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Job #:  310861
Title:  Benefits Specialist
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Salary Range:  $22.00+
Position:  Benefits Administrator
Description: 
Benefits Specialist Needed!

Our local client is seeking a benefits specialist to serve as administrator of the retirement plans for all eligible employees.

Duties include:
  • Compute and approve fund contributions for the retirement programs.
  • Process, approve, and arrange for remittance of contributions.
  • Maintain accounts and balances with monthly financial statements.
  • Maintain departmental files and provide necessary documents for various meetings.
  • Prepare correspondence concerning retirement savings programs.
  • Coordinate and initiate actions required to activate enrollment in the retirement savings program for employees.
  • Work directly with retirement vendors, payroll personnel, or others to resolve employee enrollment data transmission errors.
  • Coordinate activities associated with the retirement programs to include, but not limited to, certifying eligibility notices, deduction changes, QDROs, and fun withdrawals.
  • Function as liaison between insurance and retirement companies and employees.
  • Coordinate and initiate actions required to maintain accurate and current information about retirement programs on the WFMO website.

Qualifications:
  • High School diploma and 3 years’ benefits administration/insurance experience required.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use various standardized word processing, database or spreadsheet software.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently in the completion of assigned tasks.
  • Ability to serve as a positive, contributing member of the WFMO team.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Pay rate depends on experience.

If you feel you are qualified for this position and would like to be considered, APPLY TODAY!
Requirements: 
Job Type:  Temp to Hire
Post Date:  10/09/2026