Job Description: Prequel is seeking candidates for a Benefits Specialist position with a flagship financial services company in the greater Pittsburgh area. This is a long term 16-month contract position and includes:
- W2 hourly pay rate in range of $26-$31 per hour, depending on experience
- Hybrid working model (2 days WFH, 3 days onsite in downtown Pittsburgh)
- Excellent Health Benefits Starting Day 1 of employment
- 401k with matching
- 8:30am-5pm workday Monday through Friday
In this role, you will be responsible for administering health, welfare, and retirement benefits, while supporting employee inquiries and the operations of company benefits programs.
- 2-3 years of experience in health and welfare benefits administration.
- Experience with retirement benefit administration preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word required.
- Experience with PeopleSoft, Dayforce, Oracle Financials, or other HRM systems preferred.
Key Responsibilities:Health & Welfare Benefit Administration:
- Maintain PeopleSoft benefits records, generate reports, and handle carrier interfaces.
- Process vendor payments and ensure accurate submission and approval.
- Oversee life insurance documentation and evidence of insurability.
- Respond to vendors and employees regarding benefits-related inquiries.
Support Benefit Open Enrollment:Retirement Administration:
- Administer 401(k) plan, including reviewing transactions (loans, distributions) for accuracy.
- Address employee questions related to retirement plans and work with recordkeepers on service inquiries.
Other Responsibilities:
- Update and distribute benefits communication materials and the Employee Benefits Handbook.