Benefits Specialist

HR Specialist - Benefits

HOURLY: $26.50-$30.00 per hour depending on experience
Incredible work/life balance.
Great work culture
Up to 3 weeks Paid Time Off to start
9 Paid Holidays Annually
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401(k) with Employer match
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THE ROLE

The Odom Corporation is seeking an HR Specialist (Benefits) to play a key role in the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of employee benefit programs across a multi-state workforce.
Working with a high degree of independence, this position manages day-to-day benefits administration, interprets plan documents and benefit requirements, supports employees and managers, and partners with vendors to help ensure accurate and effective service delivery. The role also requires working knowledge of leave of absence programs and their interaction with employee benefits.
If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data, improving processes, and providing excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and voluntary plans
• Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, eligibility changes, and other benefit updates accurately and timely
• Support the preparation and execution of annual open enrollment, including employee communications, education, and enrollment system updates
• Reconcile benefit invoices, validate benefit-related payroll deductions, research discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with Payroll, Finance, carriers, and vendors

Employee & Manager Support

• Serve as a key resource for employees and managers regarding benefit programs, coverage, policies, and procedures
• Provide benefits education and clear, timely communication to employees and managers
• Coordinate with benefit carriers, brokers, and service providers; research and escalate complex benefit issues as appropriate
• Handle confidential employee and benefit information with discretion

Compliance, Reporting & Data Integrity

• Review benefit plan documents and administrative requirements to support consistent plan administration and regulatory compliance
  
• Conduct audits of benefit records, eligibility, and system data to support accuracy and data integrity
  
• Prepare and support benefit reports, audits, compliance activities, and required documentation
  
• Maintain accurate benefit records and documentation in HRIS and related systems
  

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Finance, and HR Business Partners to improve benefit administration and employee experience
  
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and participate in benefit system testing, implementation, and enhancement activities
  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:
Comp & Benefits Manager

Direct Reports:
None

Key Partners:
HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Operations Leadership

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education & Experience

Required

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in benefits administration or a related field
• Experience administering employee benefit programs, including enrollments, eligibility changes, and employee support
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and commitment to accuracy

Preferred

• Experience with HRIS, benefits administration, payroll interfaces, and vendor management

• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce and working with benefit compliance requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of employee benefits administration.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.

• Hybrid or remote work may be available based on business needs.

• The work environment is generally moderate in noise level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Regularly required to sit, use hands, and work on a computer.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds.

• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.

• Visually review detailed information on computer screens and printed documents.

• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, telephone, and other office equipment.

SUCCESS MEASURES

Success in this role may be evaluated through the following outcomes:

• Employee benefit transactions completed within established deadlines.
• Benefit records maintained with a high degree of accuracy.

• Employee inquiries resolved promptly and professionally.

• Compliance requirements met with minimal audit findings.

STANDARD EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships, and position requirements as business needs require.