Benefits Specialist

Metropolis Metropolis · Vertical AI · Nashville, TN +1 · People

This role is for a Benefits Specialist responsible for day-to-day benefits and leave of absence administration, including employee support, enrollment, and process management. It requires training across benefits and leave functions to ensure accurate administration, thorough documentation, and consistent system alignment. The company mentions leveraging AI tools and using an automated employment decision tool, but the core function of the role is HR benefits administration.

What you'd actually do

  1. Assist with leave administration processes, which may include preparing/submitting standard leave documents
  2. Comply with and evaluate eligibility for various leave types, including ADA, FMLA, State, and Company Leaves
  3. Administer benefits processes, including timely processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations, and preparing/submitting required documents
  4. Verify employee documentation for benefits and leaves
  5. Manage benefits and leave inboxes, providing prompt and professional responses

Skills

Required

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Suite (e.g, Excel, Word) and Google Workspace (e.g, Gmail, Docs) tools
  • Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
  • Strong attention to detail and customer service skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly tasks

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting systems preferred
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes

What the JD emphasized

  • training across benefits and leave functions to ensure accurate administration, thorough documentation, and consistent system alignment