Sr. Benefits Specialist - Onsite

Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications.

We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation.
 

The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, communication, and compliance of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, and wellness initiatives. This role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner, ensuring that benefit offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, etc.)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries from employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with annual open enrollment processes, including system testing, employee communications, and employee enrollment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA).
• Benefit reporting to analyze data, monthly billing reconciliations, and verify accuracy of enrollment data with outside vendors
• Partner with payroll and HRIS teams to ensure accurate benefits deductions and data integrity.
• Support audits, filings, and reporting requirements (e.g., 5500s, ACA reporting).
• Assist in the development and delivery of employee education and wellness programs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred
• 5+ years’ experience with administration of benefit programs
• Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate to various levels of employees and management.
• Solid analytical capabilities, decision making skills and ability to exercise appropriate judgement.
• Strong organization skills; ability to effectively prioritize workflow from multiple sources.
• Able to collaborate effectively with team and other departments as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, work with a sense of urgency and flex to the work style of others.
• High learning agility; strong initiative; self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Strong sense of integrity and ability to effectively manage and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Self-directed; accountable.
• Solid financial acumen; skills in MS Word and Excel required; proficiency with PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience with benefit administration platforms; working knowledge of Workday preferred.

Additional Information

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.

All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

By applying for this position, the candidate acknowledges that this is not a remote role and is required to be on-site.

Additional Information:

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.

All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

Company Benefits:

Newrez is a great place to work but we are only as strong as our greatest asset, our employees, so we believe in rewarding them!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match

• Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave

• Pet insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Loan Program