Entry Level Benefits Specialist Jobs
New grad benefits specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or coursework in HR or benefits administration can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Insurance, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like HUB International, USI Insurance Services, and Marsh McLennan Agency hiring at this level now.
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The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) supports the administration of employee benefits and HR programs while providing high-quality customer service to employees. This role manages benefit-related processes, leave administration, and personnel records to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position plays a key role in supporting employees and maintaining efficient HR operations.
Duties
1. Employee Benefits
- Understanding, communication and implementation of the university benefit programs. These programs include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and any/all insurance options administered by the university through ERS.
- Assists in the administration of the university’s retirement programs, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
- Assist in the administration of the university 403(b) plan.
2. Employee Processing and Support
- Conducts new employee on-boarding including verifying new employees’ authorization to work, explaining and completing employment and benefits paperwork, and answering any questions regarding employment at the University.
- Conducts exit/clearance activities (separation of employment) for employees who separate employment from the University, including retirement.
3. Human Resources Systems
- Processes payroll, insurance, personnel action forms within stated deadlines as required by the University’s business processes.
- Performs assigned tasks using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word and administrative systems such as Banner other proprietary software systems.
4. Human Resources Automation
- Oversees HR automation processes such as the leave management process, on-line timekeeping, electronic personnel action forms and other automated processes.
- Creates, updates, or changes electronic personnel action forms.
- Maintains working knowledge of HR related processes that could benefit from HR automation opportunities and effectively communicate those opportunities to management and/or implement automation instances.
5. Customer Service
- Counsels and responds to questions, in person, email and by phone, from employees regarding insurance, retirement, service time, general benefits and human resource programs.
- Receives and responds to employment verifications from outside sources such as state agencies, private employers, banks, mortgage companies, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in human resources or any business field plus one year experience in any area of human resources or payroll. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is acceptable.
Pay: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) supports the administration of employee benefits and HR programs while providing high-quality customer service to employees. This role manages benefit-related processes, leave administration, and personnel records to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position plays a key role in supporting employees and maintaining efficient HR operations.
Duties
1. Employee Benefits
- Understanding, communication and implementation of the university benefit programs. These programs include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and any/all insurance options administered by the university through ERS.
- Assists in the administration of the university’s retirement programs, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
- Assist in the administration of the university 403(b) plan.
2. Employee Processing and Support
- Conducts new employee on-boarding including verifying new employees’ authorization to work, explaining and completing employment and benefits paperwork, and answering any questions regarding employment at the University.
- Conducts exit/clearance activities (separation of employment) for employees who separate employment from the University, including retirement.
3. Human Resources Systems
- Processes payroll, insurance, personnel action forms within stated deadlines as required by the University’s business processes.
- Performs assigned tasks using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word and administrative systems such as Banner other proprietary software systems.
4. Human Resources Automation
- Oversees HR automation processes such as the leave management process, on-line timekeeping, electronic personnel action forms and other automated processes.
- Creates, updates, or changes electronic personnel action forms.
- Maintains working knowledge of HR related processes that could benefit from HR automation opportunities and effectively communicate those opportunities to management and/or implement automation instances.
5. Customer Service
- Counsels and responds to questions, in person, email and by phone, from employees regarding insurance, retirement, service time, general benefits and human resource programs.
- Receives and responds to employment verifications from outside sources such as state agencies, private employers, banks, mortgage companies, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in human resources or any business field plus one year experience in any area of human resources or payroll. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is acceptable.
Pay: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- HUB International18
- USI Insurance Services12
- Marsh McLennan Agency8
- ADP6
- Jackson Health System6
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance72
- Healthcare & Medical Services34
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Technology & Software14
- Government & Public Sector13
Entry Level Benefits Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level benefits specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates with HR coursework, a benefits or payroll internship, or hands-on experience processing enrollments, even in a volunteer or administrative capacity. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, strong attention to detail, and an understanding of health, dental, and retirement plan basics give entry level applicants a clear edge over candidates who list only general office skills.
Which companies hire entry level benefits specialists?
Companies hiring entry level benefits specialists right now include HUB International, USI Insurance Services, and Marsh McLennan Agency, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. A mix of large employers with dedicated benefits teams and HR outsourcing firms tend to hire most actively at this level, since both need junior staff to support open enrollment cycles and day-to-day employee inquiries.
Are there remote entry level benefits specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up the majority at this stage. About 26% of entry level benefits specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated largely at companies that run centralized HR operations or benefits administration platforms where in-person presence is less critical for junior staff.
Are these new grad benefits specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically requires zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, relevant coursework, or a demonstrated understanding of benefits enrollment as a substitute for a long work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level benefits specialists?
Entry Level benefits specialist roles concentrate in Insurance, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to have large, distributed workforces with complex benefits packages, which creates steady demand for junior specialists who can support enrollment, answer employee questions, and help manage vendor relationships under senior HR guidance.