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Benefits Specialist (Hybrid | St. Petersburg, FL)

Superior Group of Companies (SGC) is looking for a Benefits Specialist to join our growing HR team in St. Petersburg, FL. This role is a key part of our Benefits function and supports employees across the organization with health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs. If you love helping employees navigate benefits, enjoy working with data and systems, and want to be part of a collaborative HR team - this role is for you.

This is a full-time, hybrid, hourly (non-exempt) position reporting to the Benefits Manager.

What You'll Do

You will play a hands-on role in ensuring employees receive accurate, timely, and high-quality benefits support, including:

• Process new hire enrollments, qualifying life events (QLEs), and terminations
• Maintain benefits data in HRIS and vendor systems (ADP experience strongly preferred)
• Review deductions, eligibility, and payroll data for accuracy
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits questions (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, etc.)
• Support Annual Enrollment, including employee communications and system updates
• Perform eligibility audits, billing reconciliations, and vendor file reviews
• Assist with FMLA, non-FMLA leaves, ADAAA, PWFA, and Workers' Compensation tracking
• Help manage compliance activities such as ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, OSHA, and annual postings
• Support wellness programs, employee recognition, and company events
• Partner closely with HR, Payroll, and external vendors to resolve issues quickly and accurately

What We're Looking For

• 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration or HR operations
• Experience working in an HRIS or payroll system (ADP preferred)
• Working knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with data and audits
• Excellent communication and customer-service mindset
• Bachelor's degree or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS) preferred
• Experience supporting multi-state or multi-entity benefits plans a plus

Why Join SGC?

At SGC, we believe benefits should be easy to understand, accessible, and employee-friendly - and this role plays a huge part in making that happen. You'll work closely with an experienced Benefits Manager and a collaborative HR team while making a real impact on the employee experience.

**Along with a competitive compensation package, the company offers an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental, a defined contribution plan (e.g. 401(k)), life insurance, long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), and paid maternity/paternity leave.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.