Senior Benefits Specialist – Remote

Join Verdantas and help shape the future of employee well-being by managing meaningful, transparent, and compliant benefits programs in a fully remote role.


About Verdantas

Verdantas is a people-first environmental consulting and sustainable engineering firm with 2,000+ experts across 90+ offices. We deliver smart, data-driven solutions in water resources, energy transformation, land use, and civil infrastructure—building resilient communities and a more sustainable future. Our culture prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of our employees, clients, and communities.


Compensation & Schedule

  • Salary Range: $88,800 – $97,700
  • Full-time, remote (U.S. based)

What You’ll Do

  • Manage PTO program and audits, ensuring accurate tracking and fair processes
  • Support benefits integrations (401(k), health plans), ensuring seamless data flow
  • Calculate compensation adjustments for benefit plan integrations
  • Administer ACA compliance, filings, and notices (PECORI, Medicare Part D, Gag Clause)
  • Serve as an empathetic resource for employees navigating benefits
  • Sunset legacy benefits systems with minimal employee disruption
  • Prepare and coordinate 401(k) audits and compile health plan data for reporting
  • Develop clear benefit communications and learning sessions for employees

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • 3+ years’ experience in benefits administration or HR compliance
  • Strong knowledge of ACA, ERISA, and related regulations
  • HRIS and benefits platform experience (Workday preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills with empathy and clarity
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Bonus Points

  • Experience with 401(k) audits and health plan reporting
  • Advanced Excel/data analysis skills
  • Ability to balance compliance with compassion

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off + holidays

Be part of a team where your expertise in benefits helps employees thrive—and your work contributes to building a stronger, more sustainable future.

Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…

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