What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist (with payroll support) Fulltime position at Armor Health?
Why Join Armor Healthcare?
At Armor Healthcare, we deliver compassionate, high-quality healthcare to underserved populations in correctional facilities across the country. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking team members who bring professionalism, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset to support both our mission and our people.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.
We’re currently offering an exciting REMOTE opportunity for a Benefits Specialist (with Payroll Support) to join our team, headquartered in Miami, Florida.
At Armor Health, we believe great outcomes start with great people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Our offerings include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Short Term Disability and Life coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Benefits Administration
- Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing guidance across medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and related programs.
- Partner with the benefits broker to administer plans, manage renewals, support open enrollment, and ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, and other relevant regulations.
- Orient new hires and active employees to available benefits and support offboarding benefits processes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefits records in Paylocity and associated benefits platforms.
- Support preparation and delivery of benefit reports for internal stakeholders, including Finance.
- Employee Support
- Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries and concerns related to benefits.
- Serve as a liaison between employees and carriers/vendors to resolve complex issues.
- Ensure clear, consistent, and compassionate communication regarding benefit offerings and changes.
- Payroll Support
- Assist with various payroll-related functions, including auditing benefits data, verifying benefit-related entries in payroll, and helping ensure accuracy of deductions and classifications.
- Reconcile benefits data across systems and participate in audits and data reviews beyond deductions alone.
- Compliance & Data Integrity
- Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee data and records.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce risk.
- Collaboration & Flexibility
- Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the Director of Payroll and Benefits.
- Collaborate as a team player to support shared goals and take initiative where gaps exist.
- Assist with additional duties and special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- 3–5 years of direct experience in benefits administration, preferably in a growing, multi-state organization.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Solid understanding of employee benefit programs and applicable regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA).
- High attention to detail with strong organization and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex information to employees.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being accountable for results.
- Proven ability to thrive in an unstructured environment and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms, particularly Paylocity, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
