Benefits Specialist

Description

Position Summary

Pro Ampac is seeking a highly technical and detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to join our HR team at our large and fast-growing manufacturing organization. This role supports our Benefits function through systems administration, reporting, data analysis, and compliance. The ideal candidate is an Excel expert, comfortable working with large data sets, and experienced in benefits systems, payroll interfaces, and 401(k) testing and reconciliation.

This position is a key operational role and acts as a daily liaison with benefit vendors and payroll partners.

• Lead benefits system reporting and analytics for internal and external audits.

• Manage weekly payroll-to-benefits reconciliation and verify contributions.

• Perform weekly and annual 401(k) testing, auditing, and reconciliation.

• Process and reconcile weekly HSA and FSA contributions.

• Administer benefits systems, including setup, updates, and data integrity.

• Coordinate with vendors and payroll for file feeds and system issues.

• Support annual open enrollment and mid-year benefit changes.

• Manage benefits billing and validate vendor invoices.

• Provide data and support for compliance reporting (e.g., 5500s).

• Serve as the first escalation point for system errors and file feed issues.

• Document and maintain administrative procedures and audit records.

• Support the benefits team with employee and manager inquiries as needed.

• Assist with M&A activities, including benefits system integrations and data transfers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of benefits systems and reporting experience (manufacturing preferred).

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, formulas).

• Strong knowledge of benefits programs, payroll deductions, and tax implications.

• Experience with 401(k) testing, auditing, and reconciliation.

• Experience with HRIS, payroll interfaces, and vendor file requirements.

• Excellent time management and organization skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• SHRM certification.

• Experience with BI tools.

• Prior M&A support experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(K) with an exceptional company match.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 11 holidays per calendar year.

• Free life and short-term disability insurance.

• Wellness, employee discount, and rewards programs.

• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance,

• Many other benefits.

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Job Category: Human Resources

Full-Time