Benefits Administrator

Description We are offering a temporary employment opportunity for a Benefits Administrator in Buellton, California, United States. In this role, you will be the primary contact for team members regarding benefit programs, ensuring all inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately. You will be tasked with handling benefit enrollments and changes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with various administrative tasks associated with benefit and leave administration.Responsibilities: Address and resolve team member inquiries regarding benefit programs in a timely and efficient manner. Facilitate benefit enrollments and changes for team members, ensuring all data is accurate and up-to-date. Educate team members on the various benefit plan offerings available to them. Manage and update data across multiple systems, including Human Resources/Payroll and benefit systems. Review and process benefit enrollment changes accurately and promptly. Verify documentation provided by team members for beneficiaries and dependents to ensure compliance with benefit plan documents and regulations. Assist with leave administration tasks, including processing requests for leave of absence. Handle notification processes for team members who have left the company regarding their benefit plan participation. Maintain strict confidentiality while managing records related to benefits and leave administration. Provide relevant information for disability, retirement plan assets, and employment verifications to third parties. Manage incoming mail for the Benefits team, ensuring all correspondence is distributed to the appropriate personnel. Support the compensation and benefits team with various projects and events. Foster a work environment that encourages teamwork, partnership, recognition, and mutual respect.Requirements Ability to manage Benefit Functions effectively. Strong Communication skills are necessary for this role. Compliance expertise is preferred. Experience in handling Employee Relations is essential. Expertise in Benefits Administration is preferred. Understanding of Compensation & Benefits is crucial. Experience with Open Enrollment processes is desired.TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .