Benefits Specialist

Key Responsibilities: Administers employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits, to ensure accurate and timely processing. Coordinates benefit enrollment by timely communicating eligibility, distributing enrollment materials, processing elections, and confirming coverage activation with carriers within deadline s . Processes employee benefits from employment status changes and qualifying life events by verifying supporting documentation, updating employee elections , and notifying carriers of mid-year adjustments. Supports retirement plan administration by processing retirement enrollment changes, loan and hardship withdrawal requests, and annual nondiscrimination testing data requests from the plan recordkeeper. Reviews benefit enrollment transactions for accuracy , resolv ing discrepancies before submitting information to benefit carriers and payroll to ensure correct employee coverage records. Maintains accurate and confidential employee benefits records by updating plan elections, dependent information, and coverage termination dates, auditing eligibility data to correct mismatches and verify transmission accuracy. Responds to inquiries and escalations regarding benefit plans, eligibility, enrollment, claims procedures, and coverage, resolving questions within established service-level agreements. Works with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, payroll, and human resources teams to resolve benefit eligibility, billing, and enrollment issues. Reconciles carrier invoices against enrollment records in the benefits administration system to identify discrepancies for correction and authorize accurate payments. Administers leave of absence programs under leave laws and company policy by tracking leave dates, coordinating benefit continuation, updating payroll deductions, and communicating return-to-work status to managers. Submits required government filings by working with brokers or third-party administrators ( TPAs ) to compil e benefits reports and plan data for internal management, audits, regulatory filings, and compliance reviews to meet regulatory deadlines . Extracts plan utilization data and cost reports, participates in annual benefit surveys, and presents competitive market findings to assist the benefits team in analyzing renewal options and budgeting decisions. Requirements: Minimum 2 years of experience administering group health, retirement, or leave programs ; or experience administering employee services or human resources operations. E xperience applying federal /state/local benefits regulations and reporting requirements in an employer or third-party administrator setting. Experience using a HRIS, benefits administration system (e.g., self-service enrollment , eligibility management system ) , payroll system, spreadsheet software, and document management system. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or similar certification preferred. Benefits & Perks: Competitive compensation Career growth and learning opportunities Flexibility and ownership Collaborative and innovative culture Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects International environment and talented teams What's it like to work at Nebius: Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI Equal Opportunity Statement: Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.