Temporary Benefits Specialist - $28/hour - DC at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Our client, a research nonprofit in DC, is seeking a temporary Benefits Specialist to join their team for about three months.



Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the HR Business Partner team, payroll, and other HR functions to create efficient and accessible benefit processes for US staff.


• Evaluate current vendors and assist in the RFP process for potential new vendor selection.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries for over 700 employees based in the US.


• Manage benefits and personnel action enrollments for new hires, terminations, and various requests such as changes in status and leaves of absence.


• Input and manage new employee data in all benefits systems, ensuring accurate maintenance and updates of personnel digital files and forms.


• Update the HRIS database (ADP) as necessary to reflect accurate staff enrollments and changes across all benefit plans (including medical, dental, life, AD&D, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, and pension).


• Generate reports from the database as required.


• Oversee Leave Administration, including Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Short Term Disability (STD), DC Paid Leave (DCPA), and maternity/paternity leave programs.


• Process invoices from benefits vendors, reconcile and audit monthly insurance bills and deduction reports, and resolve any billing issues, cancellations, or changes in coverage.


• Manage the Open Enrollment process.


• Assist the Benefits & Compensation Director with the benefits budget.


• Support the Global Director of Benefits and Compensation in developing a minimum benefits strategy for all operating countries.

Required Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.


• In-depth knowledge of US benefits and related labor laws across multiple states.


• Proficient in HR information systems, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint; experience with Workday is preferred.

Position Details:

• Temporary for 3+ months


• Hybrid onsite in DC


• $27-$28/hour

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.



California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.


Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


We look forward to working with you.


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