Remote Contract Benefits Specialist

Overview

CMG Financial is seeking a Remote Contract Benefits Specialist to provide temporary coverage during a long-term project for around 6 to 9 months. This role is essential in delivering accurate, compliant, and employee-centered benefits and leave administration.

In Short

• Responsible for answering employee questions via the Benefits email inbox.
• Administer and support employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, retirement, disability, and related plans.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees, benefit vendors, and insurance carriers; respond to inquiries and resolve issues with a high level of professionalism and care.
• Manage all Leave of Absence (LOA) cases, including FMLA and other statutory or company leaves, ensuring timely approvals, documentation, communication, compliance, and return-to-work coordination.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee and benefits data within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions, enrollments, and plan changes.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and address discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and internal partners.
• Develop and deliver employee-facing benefits communications, training materials, and presentations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local benefits and leave regulations.
• Provide a high level of customer service while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience working in Human Resources supporting employees Benefits Administration.
• Strong working knowledge of employee benefit plans and leave regulations (FMLA, ADA, and applicable state leave laws).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with HRIS and payroll systems.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate range of $29.00/hour to $33.00/hour.
• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Engagement in a long-term project.
• Gain experience in benefits administration.
• Work in a supportive team environment.