Benefits Specialist

Job overview

The Benefits Specialist role is hybrid in Westminster, MD, with at least two days per week in the office. The salary is $60,000–$70,000 per year, and the position is bonus eligible. The specialist is part of the Employee Benefits Team, which supports employees across Bertelsmann’s U.S. operating companies. The role helps employees and former employees navigate benefit programs, leave and disability processes, and related questions. It coordinates with vendors and HR partners, resolves escalated issues, and supports enrollment, communications, audits, and accurate benefit records.

What you'll do

• Assist employees with health, welfare, retirement, leave, and other benefit issues
• support annual enrollment, qualifying life events, vendor implementation, and acquired-company onboarding
• respond to employee inquiries
• investigate and resolve carrier and administrative issues
• collaborate with HRIS, HR partners, and vendors
• interpret benefit policies
• coordinate communications and orientations
• support English-Spanish benefit communication
• maintain records and support audits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

benefits specialist

westminster md

bertelsmann

hybrid

employee benefits

human resources

bilingual english-spanish

annual enrollment

leave administration

vendor coordination

$60k–$70k

bonus eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), wellness reimbursement, professional learning, and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Bilingual English and Spanish fluency is required; the role may occasionally shift hours to support employees on evening shifts.

About the employer

Bertelsmann Corporate is hiring for this role. Industry: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices. Sector: 55.