Benefits Specialist

Description Our Pittsburgh client is seeking a Benefits Specialist for a hybrid, contract opportunity. This role will support the administration of employee benefits programs and play a key role in open enrollment, employee education, and ongoing benefits support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-focused, and comfortable working directly with employees and vendors.

Hours:

40 hours a week, M-F.

Hours are flexible:

7-3. 8-4, 9-5, or 10-6 with a half hour lunch.

Pay:

$26-31/hr Free parking available and easily accessible by bus.

Requirements Responsibilities:

+ Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. + Support and help coordinate annual open enrollment, including employee communications, meetings, and system updates. + Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution. + Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and vendor systems. + Partner with brokers and vendors to ensure accurate plan administration. + Assist with benefits compliance, reporting, and audits as needed. + Maintain accurate benefits documentation and employee records. + Identify opportunities to improve benefits processes and employee understanding.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. + 3-5+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role. + Experience using Paycor for benefits administration, employee data management, and open enrollment support + Strong knowledge of employee benefits and applicable regulations. + Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. + Strong communication and customer service skills. + Proficiency with HRIS systems, benefits platforms, and Microsoft Office. + Benefits or HR certification a plus. + Experience in a nonprofit or people services environment a plus. Background checks and other pre-employment requirements apply. TalentMatch® 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .