Human Resources Benefits Specialist Full Time NEW

Job Title: HR Benefits Specialist

Pay: $25-$28/hr

Location: Hybrid, Sacramento, CA

Type: Contract – 6 months (possible extension)

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in HR, benefits administration, or HR operations
• 2+ years of 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or large enterprise HR environment
• Experience supporting open enrollment and life event changes
• Experience participating in UAT or system testing

Position Summary

The HR Benefits Specialist II provides transactional and administrative support for health and welfare benefit programs within an HR Shared Services or Total Rewards function. This role is responsible for benefits eligibility, enrollments, life event changes, and assisting with claims review and appeals. The specialist ensures data accuracy, supports vendor coordination, and helps maintain compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine employee eligibility and process benefit enrollments and life event changes
• Support claims review and appeals by gathering and documenting required information
• Maintain accurate case records and HRIS data prior to transmission to third-party administrators
• Reconcile premium billing, vendor reports, and benefits-related invoices
• Process reimbursements, including education assistance programs
• Respond to escalated employee inquiries and resolve benefits-related issues
• Partner with third-party administrators and vendors to address discrepancies and service concerns
• Support open enrollment, wellness programs, and year-end benefits activities
• Conduct audits and data validation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Track and manage high-volume cases, documentation, and issue resolution
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure adherence to benefits policies and regulations

AYA DELIVERS…

• Front-of-the-line access to exclusive jobs at thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide.
• A robust team to support you every step of the way to ensure you start on time, have accurate payroll and an exceptional experience.
• A credentialing specialist to streamline the entire compliance process.
• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
• Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements, when applicable.

Aya Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working a 6-month contract assignment?
• Have you supported Claims or Appeals processing?
• Do you have experience working in a healthcare or large enterprise environment?

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 2 years (Required)
• Human resources: 2 years (Required)
• HRIS: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95833