Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 1st Shift
Pay: $26.00 per hour
About the Opportunity
Extension is partnering with a well-established transportation and logistics organization to hire a Human Resources Benefits Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys benefits administration, employee support, and ensuring compliance with benefits programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping employees navigate their benefits experience.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Contract-to-hire position with long-term potential
- Full-time, consistent weekday schedule
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to gain broad benefits administration experience
- Hands-on role with employee interaction and process ownership
- Stable organization with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
Position Summary
The Human Resources Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering employee benefits programs, managing enrollments and life event changes, maintaining compliance requirements, and serving as a key resource for employee benefit questions. This role works closely with employees, insurance carriers, brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient benefits operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesBenefits Administration
- Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans
- Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events (QLEs), and employee updates
- Coordinate and support annual open enrollment activities
- Process short-term disability documentation, Medicare requests, and related benefits paperwork
- Maintain accurate employee benefits records and documentation
Billing, Reporting & Compliance
- Manage monthly insurance billing and premium reconciliations
- Prepare and submit weekly census reports
- Coordinate year-end census reporting with benefits brokers
- Support ACA tracking and reporting requirements
- Assist with Form 112 reporting and CMS Creditable Coverage disclosures
- Ensure compliance with applicable benefits regulations and reporting requirements
Employee Support
- Serve as a primary contact for employee benefits questions
- Assist employees with:
- Benefits eligibility and coverage
- Payroll deductions
- Arrears balances
- Life event changes and updates
- Communicate with insurance carriers and process benefits-related correspondence
Records & Administrative Support
- Maintain benefits documentation through scanning, filing, and document management systems
- Ensure benefit records remain accurate and up to date
- Support additional HR projects and administrative initiatives as needed
Qualifications Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ year of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or a related role
- Experience supporting employee benefit programs and enrollments
- Knowledge of benefits reporting and compliance processes
What We're Looking For
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Strong customer service and employee support skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
- Self-motivated with strong follow-through
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
