Senior Benefits Specialist

We are partnering with a large, well-established organization to identify a Senior Retirement Plan Benefits Specialist to support and enhance a comprehensive employee benefits program. This role offers meaningful ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to work within a mature, well-resourced HR function that values expertise and long-term stability.

• Join a financially stable, well‑known organization with a strong market presence
• Work within a highly collaborative benefits and HR team that values subject‑matter expertise
• Exposure to complex, large‑scale benefits and retirement programs that go well beyond basics
• Opportunity to own and influence benefits strategy, not just administer it
• Consistent investment in employee well‑being, total rewards, and long‑term planning
• Access to robust systems, vendors, and resources
• Ability to make a visible impact on employees’ financial and retirement outcomes
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance and sustainable workloads
• Organization supports career growth, internal mobility, and skill development
• Culture that values accuracy, compliance, and thoughtful decision‑making
• Leadership that understands benefits and trusts specialists to be the experts

• Administer and support employee benefit programs
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for retirement plans
• Partner with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth plan operations
• Assist with annual renewals, audits, and compliance requirements
• Support benefits communications and employee education initiatives
• Analyze benefits data and provide insights to improve plan effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
• Act as an escalation point for complex benefits and retirement plan questions

• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration or benefits operations
• Strong retirement plan experience (401(k), pension, or similar programs required)
• Experience supporting benefits in mid‑to‑large organizations
• Solid understanding of benefits compliance and regulations
  
  Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communicator with both internal teams and external partners