Remote Benefits Specialist Jobs

Remote benefits specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed tech companies, and multi-state employers in healthcare, insurance, and financial services. Companies actively hiring include CVS Health, Cotiviti, and Rippling. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerCVS Health
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
Companies hiring18

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Naven Health, Inc
Benefits and Authorization Specialist - Remote CA
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Benefits and Authorization Specialist - Remote CA
Naven Health, Inc
Corona, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$22.55 - $32.63/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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CVS Health
Benefits Verification Specialist
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CVS Health
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Benefits Verification Specialist
CVS Health
Pennsylvania
Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
$17 - $31.3/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CVS Health
Benefits Verification Specialist
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CVS Health
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Benefits Verification Specialist
CVS Health
Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$17 - $31.3/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CVS Health
Benefits Verification Specialist
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Benefits Verification Specialist
CVS Health
California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$17 - $31.3/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CVS Health
Benefits Verification Specialist
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CVS Health
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Benefits Verification Specialist
CVS Health
Georgia
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$17 - $31.3/hr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Remote Benefits Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

CVS Health
CVS Health4 open roles
Cotiviti
Cotiviti1 open role
Rippling
Rippling1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Benefits Specialist Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote benefits specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so checking regularly and applying early matters.

Prove async communication skills upfront

Remote benefits specialists handle sensitive employee questions entirely in writing. Add examples to your resume of resolving open enrollment issues, COBRA elections, or LOA questions through email or a ticketing system, not just in person.

Demonstrate platform proficiency on your resume

List every benefits administration platform you've used, Workday, ADP, Benefitsolver, Namely, or similar, and specify what you did in each. Remote employers filter for platform familiarity before screening calls because onboarding remotely is slower.

Prepare for a remote-specific interview format

Remote interviews for benefits roles often include a written scenario, like drafting an employee-facing open enrollment communication or responding to a complex FMLA request. Practice structured written answers that show independent judgment and policy knowledge.

Remote Benefits Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote benefits specialist job?

Target remote-first companies, distributed tech firms, and multi-state employers in healthcare and insurance, since those organizations rely on centralized remote benefits teams to support employees across locations. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on experience with benefits administration platforms like Workday or ADP. Holding a SHRM or CEBS certification gives you a concrete edge when you can't demonstrate fit in person.

Which companies hire remote benefits specialists?

Remote benefits specialist roles are posted by CVS Health, Cotiviti, and Rippling and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first tech companies, distributed professional services firms, and large healthcare organizations with geographically spread workforces are the most consistent sources of remote benefits specialist openings.

Can you get a remote benefits specialist job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level benefits roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-office guidance. Companies most open to entry-level remote candidates include HR outsourcing firms and benefits administration vendors. Demonstrating proficiency in benefits software, completing a SHRM-CP course, or showing relevant HR internship work can open the door when direct experience is limited.

Do you need a degree for remote benefits specialist jobs?

Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated benefits administration experience, platform proficiency in systems like Workday, Namely, or Benefitsolver, and professional certifications like SHRM-CP or CEBS alongside or instead of a degree. Candidates who can show they've managed open enrollment, resolved employee benefits inquiries, or administered FMLA and COBRA processes independently make a strong case without a four-year credential.

Which industries hire the most remote benefits specialists?

Most remote benefits specialist openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors rely on centralized remote benefits teams to manage programs consistently across distributed, multi-state workforces.

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