Description We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support employee benefit and retirement programs for a healthcare organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position focuses on delivering accurate benefits administration, assisting employees with plan-related questions, and helping maintain compliance across leave and retirement processes. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and hands-on experience managing benefits data in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement offerings, while maintaining accurate participant records. - Support onboarding activities by explaining benefit options to new employees and providing enrollment guidance during orientation. - Review benefits information for accuracy, complete routine audits, and correct discrepancies before updates are shared with external providers. - Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers by addressing questions related to coverage, eligibility, status updates, and claim concerns. - Coordinate benefit enrollments, process qualifying life event changes, and ensure timely communication with insurance carriers and plan partners. - Manage leave and disability documentation for medical, personal, and accommodation-related requests while helping ensure proper handling of each case. - Interpret applicable policies and regulatory considerations connected to leave administration and disability programs. - Assist with retirement plan administration by responding to 401(k) questions, supporting contribution changes, and coordinating annual catch-up enrollment activity. - Contribute to open enrollment planning and execution, including distribution of materials and support for employee elections. - Partner with internal teams on workers' compensation updates and prepare reports or billing documentation related to benefit allocations and program costs. Requirements - At least 1 year of experience in benefits administration, human resources support, or a related area. - Working knowledge of employee benefits programs and applicable regulations affecting leave, disability, and retirement administration. - Experience supporting a benefits system implementation, preferably within Workday. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain benefit information clearly to employees and managers. - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and detailed records accurately. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general data entry tasks. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. - Experience with administrative support tasks such as filing and responding to inbound inquiries is preferred. 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 "Apply Now," 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) .