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Benefits Specialist-March 2024
Stamford
Mar 29, 2026
About Benefits Specialist

  Description

  Job Overview:

  We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Benefits and Wellness Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our human resources department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and optimization of our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing strategies to enhance employee well-being.

  Key Responsibilities:

  Administration of Benefits and Wellness Programs:

  Oversee the end-to-end administration of medical, dental, vision, life, and AD& D benefits programs.

  Implement and manage wellness plans, ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.

  Strategic Partnerships:

  Collaborate with brokers and service providers to set targets and monitor plan performance against budgets and strategic objectives.

  Communicate plan performance proactively to key stakeholders in a timely manner.

  Cost Management:

  Identify and drive cost savings opportunities.

  Propose potential plan modifications for management consideration.

  Survey Participation:

  Participate in US benefit surveys and analyze results to make informed recommendations.Collaboration with Payroll Team:

  Work closely with the payroll team to ensure seamless US benefits/payroll operations.Compliance:

  Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements, including ACA, plan documents, etc.Open Enrollment:

  Take charge of the open enrollment process for US employees, providing guidance and support.Communication Strategy:

  Develop and execute an employee communication strategy regarding current benefits and any changes.

  Respond to inquiries from managers and employees related to benefits.

  Total Rewards Education:

  Ensure employees have a clear understanding of the total rewards package and individual benefit programs.Financial Reconciliation:

  Responsible for reconciling all HR accounts with benefit transactions.

  Requirements

  Proven experience in benefits administration and wellness program management.

  Strong knowledge of compliance requirements, including ACA.

  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.

  Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.

  If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for employee well-being and benefits optimization, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to creating a workplace that values and supports the health and happiness of our employees.

  Personal qualities

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  Take initiative to challenge, simplify and standardize the

  way we work

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  Strong vendor management

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  Curious about rapidly changing US healthcare and benefit

  programs

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  Cooperate and coordinate tasks within own team and between

  other relevant teams

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  Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet

  established deadlines

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  Work independently and communicate effectively across

  teams

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  Committed to Equinor’s values and high ethical

  standards

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  Curious about new technologies within HR

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  Motivated by challenges and enjoys driving changes

  Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

  Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

  All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

  © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .

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