HR Benefits & Retirement Specialist

Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a well-established organization headquartered in the Buffalo area that is seeking an HR Benefits & Retirement Specialist to join their team! This dynamic opportunity for an HR Benefits & Retirement Specialist is available for an experienced HR professional to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of employee benefits and retirement programs. The ideal HR Benefits & Retirement Specialist candidate will bring a high level of proficiency in benefits administration, compliance, and employee engagement, while ensuring smooth, efficient processes and delivering exceptional support to internal teams.Key Responsibilities:Act as the primary point of contact for all benefits-related inquiries and support campus HR teams.Manage benefits enrollment, terminations, COBRA administration, and changes in coverage.Administer retirement plans, including processing contributions, distributions, loans, and retiree benefits.Oversee compliance with regulations including ACA and SECURE Act, ensuring accurate and timely reporting (e.g., IRS 1095c forms).Work closely with external vendors and third-party administrators to resolve issues and maintain service standards.Develop and deliver training sessions and materials related to benefits, retirement planning, and open enrollment.Maintain and audit HRIS data integrity and generate reports using business intelligence tools.Lead benefits renewals, plan updates, and communication strategies for life events and open enrollment periods.Support payroll with benefit deductions and ensure accurate employee benefit data transfers via interfaces and EDI files.

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000