Benefits Specialist / Benefits Administrator - Health & Welfare

Job Title: Benefits Specialist (Health & Welfare)

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)

Duration: Contract to Hire

Job ID: 407979

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in benefits administration, compliance, and employee support and a proven ability to manage routine benefits operations accurately while ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Verify calculations of periodic premium and administrative statements for group insurance policies and process vendor invoices for payment, including spreadsheet preparation for accounting.
• Answer routine employee benefits questions and coordinate escalations with subject matter experts as needed.
• Handle routine department mailings. Complete benefit questionnaires and forms. Administer Qualified Medical Child Support Orders and verify employee-submitted documentation.
• Facilitate premium payments for employees on leave of absence. Coordinate eligibility and enrollments for retiree medical and retiree life benefits.
• Calculate and communicate COBRA subsidies related to layoff, military leave, and employee deaths.
• Manage FSA and COBRA error reports, Adoption Assistance administration, filing, and other assigned tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience administering employee benefit programs.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of HR and benefits, strong mathematical and analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Customer service skills with effective verbal communication.
• Ability to identify issues and resolve from established options. Recommend process improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with payroll, HRIS, and benefits databases.
• Proven team collaboration skills and the ability to work independently within function.
• Strong organization and time management to meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with leave of absence administration.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools or workflows.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.