Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Location: Lafayette, IN | Schedule: Full-time

Why This Role Matters

As a Benefits Specialist, you’ll be the go-to expert supporting employees’ health, wellness, and financial security. If you enjoy helping people understand their benefits, staying organized, and working behind the scenes to make HR processes run smoothly, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Manage employee benefits enrollments and ensure accuracy in the HRIS
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices (medical, life, disability, and ancillary plans)
• Present benefits and retirement plans during weekly New Hire Orientation
• Answer employee and manager questions regarding benefits and eligibility
• Coordinate Open Enrollment, including employee communications and presentations
• Administer the 401(k) plan and support distributions and rollovers
• Handle benefits compliance filings (PCORI, Medicare Notices, Form 5500 support)
• Serve as COBRA administrator and assist with retiree medical/HRA plans
• Support wellness initiatives and identify process improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of health benefits administration experience preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEBS certification a plus
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Detail-oriented with strong customer service skills
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Meaningful work that directly supports employees
• Collaborative HR team environment
• Opportunity to grow in benefits, compliance, and wellness
• Stable, mission-driven organization

Apply today and help shape an exceptional benefits experience for our employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,382.40 - $54,489.76 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person