Benefit Specialist IIIÂ
AmtecPasadena, California, United States
Posted January 29, 2026
82000 - 104000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Amtec has been connecting talent with opportunity since 1959, positioning itself as a people‑centric partner rather than a conventional staffing firm. The company specializes in contract talent, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and direct hire solutions, with a core focus on building high‑performing teams for business leaders. What sets Amtec apart is its deliberate matching of candidates’ character, competence, and culture to organizations that truly value those qualities, thereby enriching both employee and employer experiences. This purpose‑driven approach underscores Amtec’s commitment to helping individuals find meaningful work while enabling companies to thrive.
Job Description
We are seeking a results-oriented Benefit Specialist III to work closely with the Benefits, Payroll and Finance teams to ensure the accuracy of all premium payments and employee payroll deductions associated with group healthcare coverage.
Requirements
- Develop and support clear, accurate, and employee-friendly communications related to benefits and wellness programs
- Partner with HR, Communications, and vendors to support benefits and wellness announcements, open enrollment materials, and ongoing education campaigns
- Serve as a subject matter resource for employee benefits and wellness inquiries – manage escalated inquiry process and assign cases as appropriate
- Prepare reports and insights on wellness trends, utilization, and employee engagement to inform program enhancements
- Support HR cross-functional projects and coordinate HR process improvement initiatives, as identified
- Plan, lead, and participate in meetings, discussion groups, and other types of events
- Partner with the Benefits Manager, Total Rewards Leadership, and individual team members to provide support to ongoing projects such as open enrollment, processes and wellness program administration
- Develop an understanding of the Workday Benefits Platform to facilitate configuration testing and enhancements as needed
- Assist employees with responses to payroll questions related to their payroll deductions for healthcare
- Determine accurate premium payment amounts for all healthcare vendors
- Work with vendor representatives, as needed, to coordinate billing adjustments or corrections
- Work with auditors, as needed, to provide data necessary to finalize audits
- Manage the employee premium reconciliation process together with the payroll and finance departments, determine adjustments needed and ensure updates are applied to the employee’s payroll account
- Conducts data analysis for preparation of and following open enrollment and participates in strategic reviews of plan provisions and updates and the impact of changes on the benefits platform
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
