--- title: Sr. Benefits Specialist, San Jose at Ignite Hc description: Ignite Hc is hiring for the Sr. Benefits Specialist, San Jose role in Boston, MA. Pays $115K–$130K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/sr-benefits-specialist-san-jose-at-ignite-hc-01a136c0-22cf-7d7d-a472-9ff53ffa6eae date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Ignite Hc as Sr. Benefits Specialist, San Jose in Boston, MA. Pays $115K–$130K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4t8d3q.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | ignite-hc.com | | **Location** | Boston, MA | | **Salary** | $115K/yr - $130K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 13, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for ignite-hc.com. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for ignite-hc.com. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $48,000 – $88,000 a year (median $65,000). ## Description ## Sr. Benefits Specialist **Location:** Boston, MA or San Jose, CA (onsite) **Type:** Full-time, Exempt **Compensation:** $115K–$130K + bonus incentive | Full benefits from day one We’re looking for a Sr. Benefits Specialist to own employee benefits programs from start to finish and support weekly payroll for a growing US workforce. Sitting between HR and Finance, you’ll be the go-to expert for employees, the main contact for brokers and carriers, and the person who keeps programs accurate, compliant, and easy to understand. This role suits someone who is precise, comfortable with regulations, and good at explaining complex topics simply. ### What You’ll Do **Benefits Administration** - Administer all benefits programs: medical, dental, vision, ancillary insurance, 401(k), FSA, commuter, wellness, and leave - Manage enrollment for new hires, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment - Serve as the primary resource for employee benefits questions - Keep benefits data in Rippling accurate and up to date - Set up and monitor EDI and file-transfer feeds with carriers and vendors - Partner with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues - Track benefits costs and utilization trends, and provide input on budget planning **Leave of Absence** - Coordinate STD, LTD, Massachusetts PFML, and FMLA leaves from request through return to work - Manage ADA and PWFA accommodations in partnership with HR and managers - Ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws in every state where the company operates **Billing Reconciliation** - Reconcile monthly vendor invoices against internal records, and resolve discrepancies - Work with Finance to make sure invoices are paid on time, and keep clear records of adjustments **Payroll Support** - Help process weekly payroll for hourly employees, including overtime and shift differentials - Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee questions with the payroll team - Support payroll tax filings and reporting - Prepare payroll journal entries in NetSuite **Communication & Compliance** - Create benefits guides and materials, and host employee information sessions - Analyze benefits data to find trends and ways to improve programs - Maintain compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and PWFA, and support audits ### What You Bring - 4–6 years of experience in benefits administration and payroll - Solid knowledge of benefits, leave, and payroll regulations at the federal and state levels - Experience with Rippling (strongly preferred) and payroll software; NetSuite a plus - Advanced Excel skills - Experience with monthly billing reconciliation and benefits plan management - Strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and clear communication - Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred **Bonus points:** CBP, CPP, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification; experience in a fast-paced, multi-state organization. ### Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one - 401(k) with company match from day one - Flexible PTO - Weekly pay *Equal Opportunity Employer.* ## Skills - NetSuite ERP - Payroll Processing - Discretion - Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (Hipaa) Compliance - ERISA Compliance - Professional in Human Resources - SHRM Certified Professional - Employee Benefits Administration - Billing - Rippling - Payroll Tax - C++ - Journal Entries - Human Resources - Benefits Administration - Attention to Detail - Open Enrollment Administration - Communication - COBRA Administration - Excel Formulas - Budgeting - Return-to-Work ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Unpaid Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Medical Leave - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Human Resources jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/human-resources?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Compensation & Benefits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Benefits Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/benefits-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 143871 jobs - [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 76199 jobs - [Boston, MA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts/boston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20370 jobs ## Related pages - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 143871 jobs - [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 76199 jobs - [Boston, MA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts/boston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 20370 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)