Benefits Specialist - (Farmingdale, NY)

Job summary Alcott HR, an industry innovator in providing Human Resource solutions and support services, seeks a Benefits Specialist to join our growing team in Farmingdale, New York. The Benefits Specialist provides subject matter ability in benefits operations within the HRIS database and in various employee benefit plans for our clients and employees. Other assignments include providing clients and employees with exceptional customer service, resolving claim inquiries, benefits education and administration of benefits plans. Key functions: Responsible for set up, maintenance, functionality and system accuracy of the HRIS system as it relates to benefits. Problem solve and testing of benefits functions in HRIS system Responsible for all data entry into HRIS systems, insurance carriers and vendor systems including plan set ups Maintains all administrative functions as they relate to the benefits team day to day tasks and annual open enrollment.