Benefits Specialist

Description

• Provides benefits and leave administration including system management, employee support, claims management, enrollment ownership, compliance reporting, etc. • Full understanding of leave of absence functions including federal, state and employee provided leave benefits ensuring employees leave cases are administered and documented correctly • Creates and maintains a strong communication cadence for all leave cases ensuring management, employees and payroll teams are all updated and engaged with leave and return to work dates • Partners with all benefit vendors ensuring enrollment accuracy between the HRIS system and the benefit portals; performs regular audits to ensure data integrity • Creates and provides company wide benefit education sessions including open enrollment, new hires and for general refresher sessions as requested • Strong general understanding of self-funded medical coverages to provide real time employee support on any coverage/claims concerns and provider issues that may arise • Strong ability to build workflows and processes within the HRIS system to drive automation and efficiency • Strong employee centric attitude to provide timely support on complex leave and/or benefits questions/issues • Administers integration actions of acquired companies to ensure smooth integration of leave and benefits processes for employees • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Human resources, Benefits administration

Top Skills Details

Human resources,Benefits administration

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values • Strong work ethic with a commitment to results • Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members • Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills • Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented • Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals • Strong critical thinker with a high level of attention to detail • Highly-customer centric and master relationship builder • High level of professionalism and confidentiality • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) • Advanced knowledge of HRIS software: ADP specific preferred

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of High Ridge, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in High Ridge,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.