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Role Description

The Benefits & Onboarding Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring a seamless and compliant experience for teammates. This role supports onboarding for new hires, serves as a primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries, assists with leave administration, partners with vendors, and contributes to continuous improvement of HR operations and the overall employee experience.

• Onboarding
  • Coordinate the full onboarding process for new hires, including communication, documentation, and HRIS setup.
  • Lead remote sessions covering benefits and total rewards offerings.
  • Maintain accurate new-hire data in the HRIS and internal systems.
  • Assist with background check coordination and follow-up.
• Benefits Administration
  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment, eligibility questions, and life event changes.
  • Support the administration of FMLA and 401(k) processes.
  • Support annual open enrollment, including communications and system updates.
  • Partner with benefits vendors to resolve employee issues and ensure positive outcomes.
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state benefits regulations.
• HR Operations & Support
  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure ongoing data integrity.
  • Support leave administration and other employment-related processes.
  • Assist with audits, reporting, and continuous improvement of HR processes.
  • Support People & Culture initiatives that enhance the employee experience.
  • Contribute to developing and enhancing benefits and HR operations procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR, onboarding, benefits administration, or a related field
• Working knowledge of benefits plans (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, disability, etc.)
• Experience with HRIS platforms, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft-based programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Experience in veterinary medicine or human healthcare is a plus
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a start-up environment

Requirements

• Part time role working 30 hours a week. Still eligible for benefits
• Normal business hours, Monday–Friday
• Fully remote with rare travel

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $35.00 an hour
• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Mental health support through Talkspace for you and your family
• Legal, financial, and mental health support through ComPsych
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options — some plans may be 100% employer-paid
• Basic life insurance provided, with additional voluntary options available
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off — with time to enjoy it
• Pet insurance and discount program