Benefits Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Benefits Specialist for a client in the Charlotte market. This is a critical, high-impact role for an organization seeking a true subject matter expert who can step in, take ownership, and operate with minimal ramp-up time.

This opportunity is ideal for a polished HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly autonomous, and brings a strong blend of benefits expertise, employee support, compliance knowledge, and operational execution. The ideal candidate will be a proactive go-getter who is comfortable navigating complex benefit-related matters while serving as a trusted resource to employees and leadership alike.

This individual must be able to hit the ground running, think independently, and bring a strong working knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, and HR best practices to the table.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits-related questions and support

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, and wellness offerings

• Lead and support open enrollment processes, employee education, and benefits communication initiatives

• Manage leave administration including FMLA, ADA, LOA, and related compliance processes

• Partner with benefit vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve escalated issues and ensure smooth program administration

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company policies related to benefits and leave programs

• Support HR operations including onboarding, employee documentation, HRIS updates, and reporting as needed

• Assist with audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives to enhance overall HR efficiency

• Provide a high level of professionalism, discretion, and customer service while handling sensitive employee matters

Qualifications

• Strong experience within Benefits Administration and HR support functions

• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision

• Experience handling FMLA, ADA, LOA, and employee accommodations strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of HR compliance, policies, and employee relations best practices

• Experience with HRIS systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, or similar platforms preferred

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and confidently take initiative

Additional Information

• Fully onsite opportunity in the Charlotte area

• Client is open to temp, temp-to-hire, or direct hire depending on candidate alignment

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Samuel Morelock

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