Benefits Specialist

Are you looking to join Florida's fastest growing mechanical contracting team?

B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud four-time winner of the Great Place to Work certification, is seeking an experienced and dedicated
Benefits Specialist
to join our dynamic and expanding team.

Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?

• Industry Leader
  : As Florida's fastest growing mechanical contractor, we specialize in large-scale commercial projects.
• Continuous Development
  : Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits
  : Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
• Retirement Benefits
  : We are a 100% employee owned company with an ESOP. You can also participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
• Established Legacy
  : Join a team of over 1000 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contrac

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the strategic direction, administration, compliance, and communication of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, leave programs, and related policies. The Benefits Manager ensures that the company's benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, compliant with all legal requirements, and aligned with business goals. This position partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to foster a positive employee experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement (401k), wellness, COBRA, and leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, personal leave, etc.).
• Monitor benefits trends, benchmarks, and best practices; make recommendations for plan design changes or enhancements.
• Utilize analytics tools to track and analyze benefits utilization, cost trends, employee engagement, and benchmarking data; provide actionable insights to inform benefits strategy and optimize plan design
• Lead annual open enrollment processes, including vendor coordination, employee communication, education sessions, system setup, and enrollment processing.
• Serve as the primary liaison between employees and benefits vendors/carriers to resolve complex benefit inquiries and issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to benefits, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and IRS guidelines.
• Oversee benefits-related audits, reporting, and filings, including Form 5500, nondiscrimination testing, ACA reporting, and other government-mandated reports.
• Maintain accurate benefits records, systems, and files; manage data integrity within HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of benefit deductions and adjustments.
• Collaborate with the HR team on employee communication strategies related to total rewards and benefits.
• Continuously evaluate benefit offerings for competitiveness, cost, and alignment with employee needs.
• Support vendor selection and contract negotiation processes for benefits-related services.
• Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives related to employee wellbeing, engagement, or compensation & benefits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director.

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration or total rewards, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex benefit programs.
• In-depth knowledge of benefits-related laws and regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and analytics tools (experience with benefits administration systems strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain benefits-related data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading benefits projects or open enrollment cycles preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

Work Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, bend or stoop, reach with hands and arms and be able to lift up to 30 lbs.