Benefits Specialist

About the Role

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee benefits administration and HR operations? NLB Services is looking for a Benefits Specialist to support employee lifecycle activities, HR operations, and benefits management for a direct client engagement.

This role offers a great opportunity to work on a long-term contract handling end-to-end benefits administration, leave management, and HR inquiry resolution in a hybrid work environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Administer employee benefits, including enrollment and eligibility management.

• Support HR operations and handle employee lifecycle activities.

• Work with HRIS and Workday for data management and reporting.

• Provide payroll support as required.

• Administer leave programs including FMLA, PTO, and LOA.

• Verify I-9 forms and ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

• Resolve employee HR inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in employee benefits administration and HR operations.

• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.

• Strong knowledge of leave administration, including FMLA, PTO, and LOA.

• Experience with employee lifecycle management and onboarding/offboarding.

• Familiarity with I-9 verification and compliance requirements.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.