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Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. We are seeking for a Senior Benefits Specialist to join our team. The Senior Benefits Specialist will have an opportunity to work remotely within the United States

The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing and administering the organization's employee benefits programs. This includes health, dental, vision, retirement plans, life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. The role involves ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, enhancing employee engagement through benefit offerings, and continuously evaluating and recommending improvements to the benefits packages.

As Senior Benefits Specialist, you will:

• Manage day-to-day operations of benefits programs including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Ensure accurate benefits records and handle discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws such as ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA, and HIPAA.
• Prepare and file necessary reports and documents to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding benefit inquiries and issues.
• Educate employees about their benefits options and assist during open enrollment periods.
• Manage employee questions through our ticketing system.
• Partake in employee listening sessions
• Coordinate with benefits vendors to maintain accurate and timely services.
• Evaluate vendor performance and work on issue resolution.
• Analyze benefit programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend new benefits offerings that align with organizational goals and employee needs.
• Prepare reports on benefits usage, costs, and trends.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to employee benefits.
• Experience with benefits management systems.
• Prior experience in Professional Services ideal.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software. Experience with Workday preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$54,245 - $100,000

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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