Benefits Specialist
 Advantage Solutions | |||||||||||||||||||
401(k)
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 United States, Missouri, St. Louis | |||||||||||||||||||
 Dec 22, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Benefits Specialist Job Locations
US-MO-Saint Louis
Summary Benefits Specialist The Benefits Specialist performs the day-to-day administrative and compliance functions for the Company's benefits programs, including health and welfare and retirement plans, in compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable Federal and/or State employment laws in the U.S. The role will also support the benefit programs in Canada. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
* The Benefits Specialist administers and communicates the company's benefits regarding plan options, policy features, enrollment, and regulatory requirements.
* Guides the Company's multi-state employees, acting as a liaison between benefit vendors and employees. Advises employees clearly and concisely on qualified life events, eligibility, coverage, open enrollment questions, and other benefits matters.
* Supports HR and employees and/or dependents in resolving benefit inquiries timely.
* Processes and audits employee benefit changes, carrier discrepancy reporting, and open enrollment data changes.
* Provides payment reconciliations to AP.
* Responsible for benefit updates for payroll, including benefits premium adjustments and corrections.
* Completes documents including court orders, disability, and State forms.
* Advises employees on required benefit premiums while on leave, tracks payments, and interfaces with payroll as needed.
* Participates in testing the HRIS system during implementations and preparation for open enrollment.
* Responsible for reviewing vendor error reports, researching, and identifying issues while partnering with the HRIS team on the resolution.
* Documents and maintains administrative and compliance procedures for assigned benefits processes.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
- Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements:
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Level: (Preferred): Associate's Degree or equivalent job-related work experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Human Resources Management or Business Administration
- 3+ years of experience administering health and welfare benefit programs
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Proficient in ERISA, DOL, IRS, COBRA, HIPAA, PPACA regulations - Strong understanding of health, welfare, and retirement (401(k)) programs - Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills - Thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments - Balances empathy with objectivity towards employees' personal circumstances - Skillful interpersonal abilities coupled with the capacity to cultivate peer relationships - Strategically plans and problem-solves to achieve results - Clear, effective verbal and written communication of programs and policies - Applies strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills - Collaborative team player - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint - Experience with HR systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or ADP Environmental & Physical Requirements:
Office / Sedentary Requirements:
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods (66%+ each day), the ability to hear the telephone, the ability to enter data on a computer, and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Important Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. and compliance procedures for assigned benefits processes. CONNECT TO YOUR CAREER Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||