Benefits Specialist

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ, US, 85251 Clearwater, FL, US, 33760

If you have an interest in being part of one of the fastest growing industries in the nation in you may consider wanting to work for Trulieve! If you have a desire to help others in need through your efforts, this may be the role for you!

At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in a product they can trust. Our plants are hand‑grown in an environment specially designed to reduce unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the process as natural as possible at every turn.

Our products are designed to alleviate seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms, pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms associated with serious medical conditions such as cancer.

Our specially trained staff works hand‑in‑hand with physicians to provide the right products and the correct dosage to ensure patients get the compassionate care they need.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website;

Requisition : 17327

Remote Work Available: No

Benefits Specialist

Human Resources

Sr. Benefit Manager

The Benefits Specialist administers health & welfare and retirement programs, serves as a subject‑matter resource for FMLA/ADA leave and accommodation cases, and performs accounting reconciliations related to benefits billing, payroll deductions, and vendor invoices. This role will partner closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and third‑party administrators to deliver seamless employee experience and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Administer day‑to‑day operations of medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life/AD&D, disability, COBRA, EAP, and retirement plans.
• Manage eligibility events (new hires, QLEs, life‑event audits), enrollments, terminations, and data loads between HRIS, payroll, and benefit carriers.
• Provide tier‑2 employee support, resolving complex coverage and claims escalations with carriers/TPAs.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment: timelines, testing, communications, rates, plan setup, and post‑OE audits.
• Maintain plan documents, SBCs, and intranet content, draft employee communications, and FAQs.
• Track and audit payroll deductions; research discrepancies across HRIS, payroll, and carrier files.
• Support wellness initiatives.
• Answer all incoming tickets and handle inquiries whenever possible or redirect as appropriate.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences, and conference calls.
• Maintain a friendly and professional demeanor and be quick to offer assistance or support as often and as regularly as needed.

• Act as a primary point of contact for FMLA and company leave programs; ensure accurate eligibility determinations, notices, tracking, and return‑to‑work coordination.
• Lead ADA interactive process: intake, documentation, essential functions review, accommodation analysis, approvals/denials, and follow‑up.
• Partner with managers, Safety, and Legal on complex or overlapping cases (e.g., workers’ comp, state leave, ADA).
• Maintain meticulous case files and confidentiality; ensure timely communication and legally compliant documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes; recommend policy/process updates and manager education.
• Perform monthly benefits invoice and premium reconciliations against payroll deductions and eligibility files; prepare variance explanations and submit for approval.
• Track retro activity (new hires, QLEs, terminations), coordinate refunds/collections, and post journal entries in partnership with Finance.
• Support 401(k)/retirement plan funding confirmations and withdrawal deduction audits to ensure continuous compliance.
• Maintain reconciliation checklists, process narratives, and control evidence for audit readiness (internal/external).

• Assist with ERISA/ACA/COBRA compliance, Section 125, HIPAA privacy, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Contribute data and documentation for ACA reporting (1094/1095), annual Form 5500 filings, and nondiscrimination tests.
• Prepare routine and ad‑hoc reports (enrollment, leaves, costs,…