Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina

Posted

09-29-2025

Sector

Human Resources

Work Type

Contract

Reference

65675

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
  • Newly created team that is a blend of legacy employees and newly hired team to support the go-forward company structure now owned by Private Equity.
  • Start-up company previously inside a 100- year old financial services giant building the HR/Benefits/Total Rewards function
  • New entity is $3.5B in sales, global client base with Top 10 status in industry
  • Ownership mindset in the company- Incentive Equity Program (IEP) aligning long-term awards to the value the company is creating for all employees.
 
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
  • Meritocracy culture that rewards the individual for hard work!
  • Have you negotiated contracts?  Use your experience to create the future of the company!
  • Can you synthesis data to tell a story to business execs? Exposure galore to set the future state.
  • C-Suite who is partnered for growth, acquiring more businesses to service their clients nationwide and globally.
  • Formulate comprehensive long- and short-term strategic plans through in-depth analysis of benefits and claims data, leveraging plan design modeling
 
THE DETAILS:
  • On-site 4 days a week in Uptown
  • 3 month contract position with possibility of extending
 
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
  • Assist with open enrollment for the 2026 calendar year
  • Serve as a key resource for inquiries related to 401(k) plan administration from employees, management, and third-party vendors
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including Fidelity and Workday support, to ensure smooth plan operations and timely issue resolution
  • Assist with process improvements and special projects to enhance plan accuracy and efficiency during a period of system configuration and growth
  • Support cross-training efforts to ensure continuity and coverage during peak periods and employee leaves of absence
 
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience administering benefits and familiarity with high volume open enrollment
  • Proven expertise in managing complex 401(k) plan processes, including payroll deduction reconciliation and compliance with ERISA and IRS regulations
  • Familiarity with Workday and Fidelity preferred, with the ability to work alongside payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate plan administration
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage high-volume data for approximately 10,000 participants
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
  • Ability to follow established procedures and work independently within a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • #Hybrid
  • #LI-HE1

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