Benefits Specialist

Current

Tampa, FL

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level benefits administration professionals who can manage complex employee benefits programs and coordinate with multiple vendors and internal teams.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3+ years of benefits administration experience and strong vendor coordination skills
— “3+ years of employee benefits experience, including benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor coordination.”
Professionals who have managed leaves of absence and payroll deductions for diverse employee populations
— “Resolve eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and payroll deduction issues in partnership with employees, vendors, Payroll, and HRIS.”
Individuals with a background in health and welfare benefits and knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA
— “Working knowledge of health and welfare benefits and applicable requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA.”

Things to consider

The role requires managing benefits transitions for acquired firms, which may demand adaptability and cross-organization coordination
— “Support benefits onboarding and transitions for acquired firms, including employee data collection, enrollment readiness, and documentation of firm-specific arrangements.”
Candidates must be prepared to handle high volumes of data across multiple systems, including HRIS and vendor platforms
— “Maintain accurate benefits data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems and support benefits-related system testing and implementations.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with benefits administration systems and your ability to resolve complex discrepancies
— “Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve discrepancies.”
Emphasize your track record in managing open enrollment processes and employee communications
— “Support annual open enrollment, including system testing, employee communications, data validation, and reconciliation of elections.”
Showcase your ability to coordinate with internal teams like Payroll, HRIS, and Finance, as well as external vendors
— “Partners closely with Total Rewards, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external providers to deliver accurate, responsive, and consistent benefits administration.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

accurate benefits administration
support employee benefits
maintain benefits data

Typical background

HR backgroundBenefits administration experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Benefits AdministrationEnrollmentLeave ManagementVendor CoordinationReporting

Preferred

Stack & domain

Benefits AdministrationHealth And Welfare BenefitsCommunicationProblem-solvingHuman Resources

About the role

Original posting from Current via Ashby

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Benefits Specialist supports the administration of Current’s employee benefits programs across its growing network of firms. This role serves as a key resource for employees and Human Capital partners, resolving benefits and leave issues, maintaining accurate enrollment and payroll records, coordinating with vendors, and supporting open enrollment and acquired-firm transitions. The Benefits Specialist partners closely with Total Rewards, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external providers to deliver accurate, responsive, and consistent benefits administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, spending accounts, and retirement programs.
Resolve eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and payroll deduction issues in partnership with employees, vendors, Payroll, and HRIS.
Support annual open enrollment, including system testing, employee communications, data validation, and reconciliation of elections.
Administer employee leaves of absence, including eligibility review, documentation, deadline tracking, benefits continuation, and return-to-work coordination.
Reconcile carrier invoices, enrollment records, and payroll deductions; investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
Maintain accurate benefits data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems and support benefits-related system testing and implementations.
Prepare benefits reporting, census data, cost analyses, and other information supporting renewals, budgeting, and plan administration.
Support benefits onboarding and transitions for acquired firms, including employee data collection, enrollment readiness, and documentation of firm-specific arrangements.
Coordinate with carriers, brokers, administrators, and other vendors to resolve employee issues and support effective service delivery.
Maintain benefits procedures, employee resources, and confidential records in accordance with applicable requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
3+ years of employee benefits experience, including benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor coordination.
Experience administering employee leaves of absence.
Working knowledge of health and welfare benefits and applicable requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA.
Strong Excel skills and experience working with HRIS or benefits administration systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve discrepancies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting multiple business units, locations, or acquired organizations.
Experience with UKG Pro, Rippling, or similar HRIS platforms.
Familiarity with carrier interfaces, eligibility testing, invoice reconciliation, and benefits system implementations.
CEBS, CBP, or another relevant benefits certification.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.
Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
We provide a robust benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Source: Current careers (Ashby)