Benefits Specialist

Vaco Arizona is partnering with a great client in Gilbert, AZ to hire a Benefits Specialist. This hybrid, part-time contract opportunity is expected to last 6-8 weeks and offers $35-45/hr the ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with benefits administration, leave management, audit support, and open enrollment processes within a fast‑paced HR environment.

• Administer employee benefits programs and support day‑to‑day benefits operations
• Provide support for 401(k) audits and benefits‑related compliance initiatives
• Assist with Open Enrollment planning, communication, and administration
• Manage Leave of Absence (LOA) processes and employee inquiries
• Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure accurate billing processes
• Support benefits audits, reporting, and special HR projects as needed

• Previous experience in benefits administration
• Knowledge of 401(k) plans and audit support processes
• Experience managing Leave of Absence (LOA) administration
• Understanding of Open Enrollment processes and employee benefits programs

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.