Benefits Specialist
APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Benefits Specialist
Location: Sacramento, CA 95833 (Hybrid)
Position: HR Benefits Specialist
Pay Rate: $25 – 27/hr DOE
Duration: 26 weeks
Expected Shift: 40 hrs/week
JOB SUMMARY
Performs transactional and administrative support for health and welfare benefits programs within an HR Shared Services or Total Rewards function. Determines eligibility, processes enrollments and life event changes, and supports claims review and appeals by gathering and documenting required information. Maintains case records and system data, ensuring accuracy prior to transmission to third-party administrators. Reconciles premium billing, audits vendor data, and processes invoices and reimbursements including education assistance. Responds to escalated employee inquiries and partners with vendors to resolve issues related to benefits, payments, and system discrepancies. Supports open enrollment, wellness program tracking, and year-end activities while contributing to process improvements and maintaining compliance with program guidelines.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- HS Diploma or equivalent experience
- 1+ years experience in HR, benefits administration, or HR operations
- Experience with benefits eligibility, enrollment, and claims or appeals processing
- Experience working with HRIS or benefits administration systems
- Ability to interpret and apply benefits regulations, policies, and compliance requirements
- Experience reconciling billing, premiums, or vendor reports
- Experience supporting third-party administrators or benefits vendors
- Ability to manage high-volume case tracking, documentation, and issue resolution
- Proficiency in data entry, reporting, and basic calculations (percentages, deductions)
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in healthcare or large enterprise HR environment
- Experience supporting open enrollment and life event changes
- Familiarity with wellness programs and education assistance programs
- Experience with audit processes and data validation
- Experience participating in UAT or system testing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or reporting tools
- Experience in shared services or centralized HR operations
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.