<p>Kforce's client is seeking a Benefits Specialist for a remote role.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead assessments for retiree Health & Welfare benefit plans, including plan restatements, amendments, and benefit change documentation </li><li>Ensure compliance with ERISA and regulatory requirements, including support for initiatives such as Mental Health Parity and other policy changes </li><li>Analyze and prepare large, complex datasets for regulatory filings (5500s, CMS, PCORI) </li><li>Support development and distribution of Summary Material Modifications (SMM) for retirees </li><li>Conduct research across vendor implementations, plan documents, and HRIS data to ensure accuracy and compliance </li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, Labor, Benefits, and vendor teams to address issues and support strategy </li><li>Oversee retiree benefits administration, ensuring alignment with plan design changes and regulatory updates </li><li>Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment* Bachelor's degree or higher (Master's preferred) </li><li>10+ years of experience in Benefits or Human Resources </li><li>Strong expertise in ERISA compliance and regulatory reporting, with focus on Health & Welfare retirement benefits </li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret plan documents and regulations </li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to leadership </li></ul> <p>Advanced proficiency with:</p> <ul> <li>Oracle/HCM systems </li><li>Excel and database analysis </li><li>Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access) </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional </li><li>Actuarial certification or actuarial experience </li><li>Project management experience </li><li>Experience supporting union or collective bargaining environments </li><li>Strong presentation skills, including building and delivering executive-level materials </li><li>Experience with Teams and collaboration tools </li></ul>