Benefits Specialist
Join an award-winning and talented organization that delivers world-class healthcare workforce solutions. Cynet Health is looking for a Benefits Specialist to administer our employee benefits programs and leave policies, ensuring that we maintain an employee-oriented, high-performance culture.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will possess experience in administering and managing a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, as well as various leave of absence programs, such as FMLA, short-term disability, and personal leave.
What will you be doing day to day?
- Primary responsibilities include all benefits and leave administration functions.
- Administer benefits programs including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, open enrollment, processing new hires/changes/QLEs and reconciliations.
- Support coordination of leave programs across multiple states such as short and long term disability, FMLA, Workers Comp, Military, parental and other leaves of absence and state sick pay.
- Provide guidance and support to employees regarding benefit options, plan changes, claims issues, and eligibility.
- Assist in resolving benefit coverage issues with providers as needed.
- Assist with reviewing leave and benefit records for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain and audit HRIS systems for accuracy in benefits enrollment, deductions, and eligibility tracking.
- Support compliance with federal and state laws including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state-specific leave laws.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Your Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (Associate’s degree or equivalent experience may be considered)
- 2+ years of experience in employee benefits administration or related HR role
- Familiarity with benefits platforms, HRIS systems, and leave management tools
- Understanding of relevant compliance requirements (e.g., ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA)
- Strong customer service and communication skills to assist employees with benefits inquiries.
Your Skills:
- Strong work ethic, discipline, and performance record
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and good judgment
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace or related software
- Solid understanding of health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefit programs
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing sensitive employee data
- Excellent communication skills to explain benefit programs and resolve employee issues
- Skilled in using Microsoft Excel and HR-related reporting tools for audits and data tracking.
About Cynet Health:
Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Cynet Health is a Joint Commission Certified Workforce solutions company that helps our clients realize their talent potential through custom staffing & recruiting solutions. For more information, please visit our website,
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