Benefits Specialist

American Veterinary Group

. Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, FSA, 401(k), COBRA, and other benefit programs.

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, FSA, 401(k), COBRA, and other benefit programs.
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and explain eligibility, coverage, enrollment, deductions, claims, and plan provisions.
Oversee new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, dependent changes, and other benefit transactions.
Monitor EDI file exchanges with vendors and resolve discrepancies.
Review benefit elections and documentation for compliance with plan provisions and Section 125 requirements.
Monitor enrollment deadlines and follow up on incomplete elections and documentation.
Coordinate coverage changes with carriers, third-party administrators, payroll, and HRIS/benefits systems.
Research and resolve eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and payroll deduction discrepancies.
Assist with benefit claims, carrier issues, COBRA administration, leave-related benefits, STD/LTD claims, and paid parental leave.
Maintain accurate benefit records and documentation.
Assist with annual Open Enrollment, new-hire orientation, and benefit education.
Prepare required benefit notices and employee communications.
Maintain confidentiality of employee and protected health information and comply with HIPAA privacy requirements.
Support benefit audits, compliance activities, and 401(k) administration.
Identify process improvements and perform other assigned benefit-related duties and special projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma (Required)
2+ years of experience in employee benefits, Human Resources, benefits administration, or a related field preferred.
2+ years working knowledge of employee health and welfare benefit programs.
Familiarity with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, Section 125, FMLA, HSA, and FSA requirements preferred.
Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and/or benefits administration systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.