Benefits Specialist

Overview

Job Title:
Benefits Specialist

Provide a broad range of Benefits/HR administrative support in the operation of Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Well-being, COBRA/HIPAA, Financial & Retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits. You will inherit new initiatives from an operational perspective that align with business objectives and strategic goals.

• Support the administration of employee healthcare benefit programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125 plans, Qualified Life Events, and Financial & Retirement plans.
• Ensure accurate and compliant day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs while providing timely support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of benefits operations by supporting workflow optimization, system updates, and the maintenance of plan documents.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing the annual benefits open enrollment process, including system readiness, communications, vendor collaboration, and issue resolution.
• Manage relationships with benefits providers, brokers, and consultants to support day-to-day administration of all benefits.
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve issues by coordinating with internal departments such as Payroll and Legal, and benefit vendors.
• Perform daily administration functions to support the administration of the benefits programs, including file feed transfers, statistical reporting, enrollment elections and changes for new hires and leave of absence employees, beneficiary changes, and Qualified Medical Support Orders (QMSO).
• Prepare and submit audits and payments of invoices to external vendors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in status/planning meetings, implementation of enhancements, and problem resolutions to maintain relationships with vendors.

• Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare and Section 125 plans.
• 5 years of experience in benefits administration or HR.
• Familiarity with benefits compliance and related regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS, Microsoft Office, Oracle, and preferably bswift.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with solid analytical and time management abilities.

• Experience with benefit verification, customer service, medical, COBRA, and open enrollment.
• Proficiency in using a ticketing system and MS Excel.

Work from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role requires coordination with internal departments and external vendors to ensure efficient benefits administration.

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.

The pay range for this position is $24.59 - $24.59/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Saint Petersburg, FL.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.