Senior Benefits Specialist

Job overview

The Senior Benefits Specialist role is onsite in Boston, MA or San Jose, CA. Compensation is $115,000–$130,000 per year plus a bonus incentive. The role supports employee benefits programs and weekly payroll for a growing U.S. workforce, working between HR and Finance. The specialist administers benefits and leave programs, supports payroll, reconciles vendor billing, and maintains compliance. The work helps employees understand and access benefits while keeping program records and processes accurate.

What you'll do

• Administer medical, dental, vision, ancillary insurance, 401(k), FSA, commuter, wellness, and leave programs
• manage new-hire, qualifying-life-event, and annual enrollment
• answer employee benefits questions
• maintain benefits data in Rippling
• monitor carrier and vendor data feeds
• coordinate with brokers and vendors
• track costs and utilization
• coordinate leave and accommodations
• reconcile vendor invoices
• support weekly payroll, payroll tax reporting, and journal entries
• create benefits materials and information sessions
• maintain regulatory compliance and support audits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior benefits specialist

boston ma

san jose ca

ignite human capital

full-time

onsite

benefits administration

payroll support

leave management

$115k–$130k

rippling

multi-state compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• 401(k) with company match from day one
• flexible PTO
• weekly pay.

Why this role

The posting lists Boston, MA or San Jose, CA as onsite locations and requests 4–6 years of benefits administration and payroll experience. Rippling experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Ignite Human Capital is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Resources Consulting Services. Sector: 54.