Benefits Specialist

First American

. Perform benefits-related financial activities, including bank account reconciliation, insurance and vendor bill payment and reconciliation, annual regulatory filings, and financial report review .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $27 - $36 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform benefits-related financial activities, including bank account reconciliation, insurance and vendor bill payment and reconciliation, annual regulatory filings, and financial report review
Analyze and report on benefits financial activity, funding and billing variances, costs, trends, and budgets; communicate financial results to management
Serve as benefits billing liaison to Accounting, Finance, Treasury, company divisions, and vendor partners
Assist with administration of health and welfare benefits plans and wellbeing programs
Research and resolve enrollment, eligibility, contribution, evidence of insurability, continuation of coverage, and other benefits issues
Coordinate and administer paid time-off programs, including employee inquiries and program-related activity
Assist with employee benefits communications and educational materials
Liaise with vendor partners to resolve administrative, eligibility, enrollment, coverage, contribution, and employee issues
Perform quality reviews and reconciliations of benefits-related data
Remain current on HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, and ADA requirements
Compile periodic and special benefits reports for senior HR management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of employee health and welfare benefits plans; experience with self-funded and fully insured arrangements preferred
Strong knowledge of benefits administration practices and applicable laws, regulations, and governmental reporting requirements
Strong analytical and mathematical skills with ability to reconcile financial and benefits data
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication, time management, and decision making
Proficiency with PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software