Benefits Specialist Jobs
Benefits Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, insurance, financial services, higher education, and large enterprises, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior and manager, with specializations in retirement plans, health and wellness programs, and leave administration. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Post-Eligibility Specialist is responsible for monitoring and actively managing a caseload of dependent youth who are receiving federal Social Security Benefits and/or Veterans or Railroad retirement benefits.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the Client Revised Statute as well as all federal benefit program guidelines. Currently the client has approximately 900 individual youth at any given time who have active federal benefits. Estimated caseload size could be as high as 300 individual cases per Specialist.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Working with a team
- Attention to Detail
- Document Management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working with a caseload
- Experience in health and human services
NOTES
Position is Onsite but has the potential of going Hybrid.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
The Post-Eligibility Specialist is responsible for monitoring and actively managing a caseload of dependent youth who are receiving federal Social Security Benefits and/or Veterans or Railroad retirement benefits.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the Client Revised Statute as well as all federal benefit program guidelines. Currently the client has approximately 900 individual youth at any given time who have active federal benefits. Estimated caseload size could be as high as 300 individual cases per Specialist.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Working with a team
- Attention to Detail
- Document Management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working with a caseload
- Experience in health and human services
NOTES
Position is Onsite but has the potential of going Hybrid.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience administering health, dental, vision, and retirement benefit plans
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UltiPro
- Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and HIPAA compliance requirements
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEBS certification preferred or required
- Strong analytical skills and experience reconciling benefits billing and enrollment data
Tips for Your Benefits Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to plan types
Hiring managers scan for the specific plan types you've administered, whether that's 401(k), self-funded medical, FSA, or COBRA. Name the plans, carriers, and platforms you've worked with rather than describing responsibilities in general terms.
Highlight your benefits technology experience
Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration platforms like Workday, ADP, or Benefitfocus is a hard filter on many job descriptions. List every system you've configured or managed, and specify whether you administered it as a primary user or a system administrator.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists benefits specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target open enrollment season postings
Many employers post benefits specialist roles in late summer and early fall to staff up before open enrollment. Searching during this window gives you access to more active openings and signals to employers that your timing aligns with their busiest period.
Prepare scenario answers around compliance
Interviewers routinely test how you handle ACA reporting deadlines, ERISA disclosure requirements, or a COBRA notice error. Walk through a specific compliance challenge you resolved, naming the regulation and the steps you took to correct the issue.
Negotiate your title to reflect plan scope
If you're stepping into a role that adds a new plan type or a larger employee population, negotiate for a title that reflects that scope before you accept. Benefits specialist titles vary widely and affect how future employers read your experience level.
Benefits Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most benefits specialists?
The companies hiring the most benefits specialists right now include ADP, Department of Human Services, and WM, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Healthcare systems, large insurers, and multistate employers with sizable workforces tend to post the highest volume of benefits specialist roles year-round.
How many benefits specialist jobs are remote?
About 53% of benefits specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible HR specializations for remote work. Roles focused on benefits administration, open enrollment support, and employee communications tend to be the most remote-eligible, while positions requiring hands-on broker meetings or onsite new-hire orientations are more often in-office.
How do you become a benefits specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, then gain experience in an HR generalist or benefits coordinator role where you administer health and retirement plans directly. Earning a CEBS or SHRM certification strengthens your candidacy and demonstrates compliance knowledge. Building hands-on experience with a major HRIS platform before applying to specialist roles gives you a concrete edge over other candidates.
Can you get a benefits specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level benefits specialist roles exist, particularly at large employers who train new hires on their specific plans and systems. Internships or generalist HR roles where you handled enrollment questions, processed qualifying life events, or supported open enrollment are the most direct on-ramp. Familiarity with COBRA administration or any HRIS platform, even at a basic level, makes your application more competitive for junior openings.
What does the benefits specialist interview process look like?
Most benefits specialist interviews run two to three rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on plan administration experience and systems knowledge, followed by a hiring manager interview with scenario-based questions about compliance situations and vendor management. Some employers add a brief skills assessment covering benefits calculations or a sample open enrollment workflow. Final rounds often include a conversation with an HR director or a cross-functional panel.
Where can I find and apply to benefits specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to benefits specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience with specific plan types, compliance requirements, or HRIS platforms, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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