About Us 

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions. 

About The Role 

The Benefits and HR Specialist is responsible for administering employee benefits programs and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. This hybrid role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, tech-savvy, and capable of managing complex data sets to support strategic HR initiatives. This is a hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities 

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing accurate and timely information.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations in HR systems.
• Analyze benefits data to identify trends, ensure accuracy, and support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain detailed reports using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts) and other tools.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA).
• Process vendor invoices and reconcile billing discrepancies.
• Assist with annual open enrollment, including communication materials and employee education sessions.
• Collaborate with HR team and vendors to resolve benefits-related issues.
• Support audits and maintain accurate documentation of benefits records.

Key Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
•  2+ years in benefits administration or HR with strong data analysis responsibilities.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data visualization).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.

Key Nice-To-Haves 

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification.
• Experience supporting distributed or remote teams.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact 
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Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.