At Western States Lodging & Management, we believe in serving you like family. That means creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. As a full-time HR - Benefits Specialist, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our team members understand and maximize their benefits. If this sounds like it might be the right fit for you, keep reading!

PAY & PERKS

If you have a passion for helping people and a strong attention to detail, this could be the perfect human resources role for you. You'll earn $26-$28 per hour while enjoying outstanding perks, including medical coverage, dental coverage, a robust 401(k) plan to secure your financial future, and exclusive hotel discounts.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Remote Fridays available after 90 days

We are seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful HR – Benefits Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for employees, guiding them through the complexities of benefits programs and ensuring they have the tools to make informed decisions about their health, retirement, and overall well-being.

You will be responsible for analyzing and managing employee data to guarantee accurate benefit enrollments while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires you to clearly explain intricate programs-such as retirement plans, health insurance, and other group benefits-making them accessible and understandable for all employees.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include verifying forms, managing benefit applications, liaising with insurance providers, resolving claims issues, and ensuring seamless benefit operations. You'll also play a key role in identifying enhancements to our benefits offerings and delivering informative sessions to employees to maximize engagement and understanding.

THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED

• • Proven experience in benefits administration, human resources, or insurance-related roles (5+ years of experience)
  • Strong understanding of benefits regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, and group insurance
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

ABOUT US

Western States Lodging & Management was founded on the moral principles and traditional family values we learned growing up. We develop, build, and manage hotels, senior living communities, multi-family housing, and conference centers. Beneath all that brick and mortar is our cornerstone - rock-solid relationships.

Following our "personal touch" philosophy, our associates strive to make meaningful connections with each other, our customers, and our business partners. We entrust only the most dependable, dedicated, and trustworthy individuals with the care of our clients. Our company is very family-oriented! Each employee feels like an integral part of the team. We pride ourselves on providing each team member with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment!

JOIN A TEAM THAT PUTS PEOPLE FIRST

Take the next step in your human resources career with a hotel that truly values its people. Apply to be our new HR - Benefits Specialist now using our quick, mobile-friendly initial application-it takes just three minutes to get started. We look forward to connecting with you soon.