Job detail
Benefits Specialist
Monmouth University
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/21/2026
Location
West Long Branch, New Jersey
Salary
$60,000 - $68,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The benefits specialist manages daily administration of employee health, welfare, and retirement programs while ensuring accurate eligibility and enrollment processes. They serve as the primary point of contact for staff inquiries and maintain benefits data within the hris system.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field and at least two years of experience in benefits administration. Proficiency with hris platforms and strong analytical and communication skills are required for this role.
bachelor degreePolicy InterpretationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsConfidentialityAnalytical SkillsVendor ManagementEmployee RelationsData ManagementBenefits AdministrationHRISProblem-solvingEnrollment ManagementRetirement ProgramsCOBRA AdministrationFSA Administration
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Telehealth
- Tuition Remission