Benefits Specialist

Beacon Hill has partnered with a non‑profit organization in hiring a Benefits Administrator to start immediately! This is a contract‑to‑hire role in the Loop supporting roughly 600 employees with benefits administration.

$27.00/hr - $36.00/hr

• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, COBRA, 401(k), and wellness initiatives
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and provide timely resolution of issues
• Assist with open enrollment, benefits communications, and compliance filings (e.g., 5500s, ACA reporting)
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and ensure benefits data integrity
• Liaise with vendors to troubleshoot problems, process enrollments/changes, and ensure quality service
• Coordinate and process leave of absence requests, including FMLA, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
• Support audits, benefit plan renewals, and internal reporting

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR support with a focus on employee benefits
• Knowledge of federal and state benefit‑related laws (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA)
• Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• CEBS or other relevant certification a plus

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.