Benefits Consultant

Benefits Consultant - Temp

On site in Deerfield

Talento has partnered with a growing organization that recently migrated from ADP to Rippling. The Temporary Benefits Analyst will support the Human Resources team with benefits administration and compliance-focused audits. This role is responsible for reviewing employee benefit with holdings, validating exempt and non-exempt classifications, and ensuring accuracy and compliance across payroll and benefits systems. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience conducting audits, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Conduct audits of employee benefit with holdings to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with plan elections
• Review and validate exempt and non-exempt employee classifications in partnership with HR and Payroll
• Identify discrepancies in benefit deductions, eligibility, or classifications and recommend corrective actions
• Partner closely with Payroll to reconcile deductions and ensure proper tax and benefit treatment
• Support benefits administration activities including enrollments, life events, and terminations
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and audit readiness related to benefits and payroll compliance
• Respond to employee and internal inquiries related to benefits and with holdings
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations

• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or payroll
• Proven experience conducting audits related to benefit with holdings and employee classifications
• Strong understanding of exempt vs. non-exempt requirements and benefits eligibility rules
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a temporary assignment