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 HUB International, Pacific Life, and Alliant Insurance Services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
Make a meaningful impact by shaping how employees experience their benefits every day. In this role, you will lead strategy and execution for key health and welfare programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned to business priorities. You’ll collaborate across teams to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and deliver high-value benefits at scale.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate market trends, benchmarking data, utilization, and plan performance to recommend program changes that improve value, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA/PPACA, Section 125, and COBRA.
- Develop employee benefit communications, enrollment materials, and plan change communications to improve understanding and participation.
- Manage vendor relationships, including service delivery, performance reviews, escalations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and continuous improvement plans.
- Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for assigned plans, including bid analysis, and contract evaluations in partnership with Procurement, Legal, and other internal/external teams.
- Support benefit integrations for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures or other organizational changes, including compliant transition planning and implementation.
- Monitor program costs, budget performance, risk factors, and vendor results to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Present annual program recommendations and execute approved plan changes with cross-functional partners including HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Finance.
- Research escalated benefit issues, policy questions, and plan administration matters and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 6+ years of additional work experience
- 8+ years of work experience including experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- Previous HR or role-related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or role-related experience
- 8+ years' experience supporting health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- Experience in multiple HR disciplines or client groups
- Experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- CEBS certification or similar training
Candidates should ideally be based in the Eastern or Central Time Zone to align with team collaboration and business hours.
Posted Date: 06/25/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
- US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
- US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
- US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
- US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
- US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually.
Make a meaningful impact by shaping how employees experience their benefits every day. In this role, you will lead strategy and execution for key health and welfare programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned to business priorities. You’ll collaborate across teams to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and deliver high-value benefits at scale.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate market trends, benchmarking data, utilization, and plan performance to recommend program changes that improve value, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA/PPACA, Section 125, and COBRA.
- Develop employee benefit communications, enrollment materials, and plan change communications to improve understanding and participation.
- Manage vendor relationships, including service delivery, performance reviews, escalations, service-level agreements (SLAs), and continuous improvement plans.
- Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for assigned plans, including bid analysis, and contract evaluations in partnership with Procurement, Legal, and other internal/external teams.
- Support benefit integrations for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures or other organizational changes, including compliant transition planning and implementation.
- Monitor program costs, budget performance, risk factors, and vendor results to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Present annual program recommendations and execute approved plan changes with cross-functional partners including HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, and Finance.
- Research escalated benefit issues, policy questions, and plan administration matters and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 6+ years of additional work experience
- 8+ years of work experience including experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- Previous HR or role-related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or role-related experience
- 8+ years' experience supporting health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- Experience in multiple HR disciplines or client groups
- Experience in health and welfare benefits plan design and strategy
- CEBS certification or similar training
Candidates should ideally be based in the Eastern or Central Time Zone to align with team collaboration and business hours.
Posted Date: 06/25/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
- US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
- US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
- US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
- US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
- US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Who's Hiring
- HUB International15
- Pacific Life12
- Alliant Insurance Services9
- WTW5
- Deloitte5
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance57
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Investment & Asset Management10
- Accounting & Auditing7
- Technology & Software7
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.
Signal self-direction with concrete outcomes
Remote employers want evidence you manage your workload without supervision. Quantify what you owned independently: benefits programs you administered solo, the employee headcount you supported, or the enrollment cycles you ran from start to finish.
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 HUB International, Pacific Life, and Alliant Insurance Services and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 Insurance, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors rely on centralized remote benefits teams to manage programs consistently across distributed, multi-state workforces.
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