Benefits Specialist Contractor
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Description:
• **Can Live anywhere but needs to work MT or PS timezone***
The Opportunity
Teradata is seeking a temporary Benefits Specialist Contractor within the Global Benefits Department in the Total Rewards organization. This role will support Teradata's benefit programs including health, income protection, wellness, retirement, and other perks. The focus of the role will be on the US benefit programs with opportunities to participate in global benefits projects outside of the US as well. This is an opportunity to work in a high-tech company that is a recognized leader in data and analytics.
Primary Responsibilities
Administer various benefit programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, and more
Support annual Benefits Open Enrollment processes including new vendor implementation, system testing, and communications
Monitor benefit enrollments, terminations, changes in coverage, and beneficiaries administered by our external partners and audit as necessary
Respond to employee benefit inquiries both directly and indirectly through our Shared Services team
Update new employee benefit orientation materials and coordinate other educational opportunities throughout the year
Work with benefits vendors for the administration of benefit programs and to quickly resolve issues
Support the administration related to financial benefit programs including 401(k) and ESPP
Assist with 401(k) compliance including non-discrimination testing
Stay informed of regulatory requirements and changes surrounding benefit plans and administer compliance requirements accordingly
Research, troubleshoot, and run reports in Workday and external Benefit vendor systems, related to benefit topics
Utilize plan data to support decision making
Test new business processes, systems modifications, and updates that impact benefit processing
Maintain the integrity of benefits data by performing audits and reports
Create and update benefits collateral, intranet site, and communications
Build a documentation library to enhance employee self-service in the ServiceNow knowledge base
Put forth recommendations that align our benefits to our company culture and DE&I initiatives
Document processes for Benefit programs
Support Absence Management Specialist
Participate in RFPs for benefit vendors
Support yearly benefits compliance tasks such as FSA reporting, PCORI fee, FSA non-discrimination testing
Collaborate as needed with other internal teams, such as HR Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, Finance and more
Additional projects as needed
Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent
2+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with an emphasis on benefits
Understanding and knowledge of the benefits market and best practices
Strong communication and organizational skills
Exposure to benefit plan laws, processes, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Strong problem solving and issue resolution skills
Highly proficient in excel with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Have experience working with HR technology (ideally Workday) and Microsoft Office
In addition to these critical skills, to be effective in the role, candidates must:
Be curious, a continuous learner with continuous improvement orientation
Be able to work independently
Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Be a logical- thinker, but also creative and can develop solutions
Be professional and demonstrate good judgment and impeccable ethics
Be results and customer-oriented, views obstacles as opportunities
Be resourceful, thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Be tech-savvy Bid or Directed Hire? Bid Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 1,752.00 Apply tot his job
• **Can Live anywhere but needs to work MT or PS timezone***
The Opportunity
Teradata is seeking a temporary Benefits Specialist Contractor within the Global Benefits Department in the Total Rewards organization. This role will support Teradata's benefit programs including health, income protection, wellness, retirement, and other perks. The focus of the role will be on the US benefit programs with opportunities to participate in global benefits projects outside of the US as well. This is an opportunity to work in a high-tech company that is a recognized leader in data and analytics.
Primary Responsibilities
Administer various benefit programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, and more
Support annual Benefits Open Enrollment processes including new vendor implementation, system testing, and communications
Monitor benefit enrollments, terminations, changes in coverage, and beneficiaries administered by our external partners and audit as necessary
Respond to employee benefit inquiries both directly and indirectly through our Shared Services team
Update new employee benefit orientation materials and coordinate other educational opportunities throughout the year
Work with benefits vendors for the administration of benefit programs and to quickly resolve issues
Support the administration related to financial benefit programs including 401(k) and ESPP
Assist with 401(k) compliance including non-discrimination testing
Stay informed of regulatory requirements and changes surrounding benefit plans and administer compliance requirements accordingly
Research, troubleshoot, and run reports in Workday and external Benefit vendor systems, related to benefit topics
Utilize plan data to support decision making
Test new business processes, systems modifications, and updates that impact benefit processing
Maintain the integrity of benefits data by performing audits and reports
Create and update benefits collateral, intranet site, and communications
Build a documentation library to enhance employee self-service in the ServiceNow knowledge base
Put forth recommendations that align our benefits to our company culture and DE&I initiatives
Document processes for Benefit programs
Support Absence Management Specialist
Participate in RFPs for benefit vendors
Support yearly benefits compliance tasks such as FSA reporting, PCORI fee, FSA non-discrimination testing
Collaborate as needed with other internal teams, such as HR Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, Finance and more
Additional projects as needed
Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent
2+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with an emphasis on benefits
Understanding and knowledge of the benefits market and best practices
Strong communication and organizational skills
Exposure to benefit plan laws, processes, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Strong problem solving and issue resolution skills
Highly proficient in excel with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Have experience working with HR technology (ideally Workday) and Microsoft Office
In addition to these critical skills, to be effective in the role, candidates must:
Be curious, a continuous learner with continuous improvement orientation
Be able to work independently
Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Be a logical- thinker, but also creative and can develop solutions
Be professional and demonstrate good judgment and impeccable ethics
Be results and customer-oriented, views obstacles as opportunities
Be resourceful, thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Be tech-savvy Bid or Directed Hire? Bid Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 1,752.00 Apply tot his job