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Benefits Specialist (Hybrid | St. Petersburg, FL)

Superior Group of Companies (SGC)
Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) | In Office Wed/Thurs

Superior Group of Companies is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our Corporate HR team in St. Petersburg, FL. This is a hands-on, operational role supporting 750+ U.S. employees across 5 EINs.

This position reports directly to the Benefits Manager and plays a critical role in managing daily benefits administration, invoice reconciliation, and leave support.

If you are structured, detail-oriented, process-driven, and enjoy helping employees navigate benefits - this role is for you.

What You'll Own

This role is highly dynamic - priorities shift daily - so strong organization and multitasking skills are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

This role requires someone comfortable jumping between reconciliation work, employee questions, and compliance tasks throughout the day.

What We're Looking For

• 2-4 years of corporate benefits administration experience
• Experience in a corporate HR environment preferred
• Hands-on experience with benefits processing and billing reconciliation
• Exposure to FMLA case management (preferred)
• Experience working in an HRIS or payroll system (ADP preferred)
• Professional communication skills and strong employee-facing presence
• Highly structured, organized, and process-driven mindset

Multi-state leave experience is a plus but not required.

The Ideal Candidate Is

• Detail-focused and analytical
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Comfortable researching answers before responding
• Motivated to learn and grow
• Excited to build long-term expertise in Benefits

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (in office Wednesday & Thursday)
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
• St. Petersburg, FL
• Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

Why Join SGC

• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to grow and expand benefits expertise
• Stable organization with diverse business units

**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.