A benefits specialist is someone who works for a company or organization to promote, market, and sell its benefits package.
Benefits specialists work to educate employees about their company’s benefits program so that employees can make informed decisions about their health care and retirement needs.
Benefits specialists help identify benefit needs within the workplace and assist in recruiting and retaining employees.
Benefits specialists may also be involved with COBRA administration, which helps ensure employees’ access to their employer-sponsored benefits in the event they become unemployed or lose other coverage.
Benefits specialists can work for various companies including for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Benefits specialists are required to interact with customers, vendors,