Benefits Call Center Representative *REMOTE

Join the Benefits team as a US Benefits HR Assistant II and provide accurate, consistent, and timely HR assistance to employees across the organization. In this role, you serve as the first point of contact for benefits-related inquiries and provide holistic case management support covering financial, health, and compliance aspects of employee benefit plans. You build trust through empathetic, personalized interactions and ensure that each employee receives clear guidance and effective resolution to their benefits questions and issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees seeking assistance with benefits-related inquiries via phone and HR case channels.
• Provide holistic case management support for employee benefits, including financial, health, and internal review components in alignment with benefit plan requirements.
• Take full ownership of employee contacts from intake through resolution, ensuring each case is handled with a high degree of problem solving and customer focus.
• Build employee trust through empathetic, personalized conversations and tailor case management plans to each employee’s changing needs.
• Manage an active workload effectively to meet service level agreements and productivity goals while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Use high judgment and critical thinking to balance adherence to established processes with responsiveness to individual employee needs.
• Research and resolve inquiries using available documentation such as frequently asked questions, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures, escalating cases when appropriate.
• Respond promptly to employee-impacting issues that arise during benefits events and ensure clear communication and thorough documentation, even when information is limited.
• Consult and collaborate regularly with partner teams to resolve cross-functional issues and support updates and improvements to benefits policies and processes.
• Maintain accurate records of all employee interactions and case activities in the appropriate systems.
• Prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment, pivoting quickly between communication channels while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making when addressing complex or sensitive employee situations with care and empathy.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience working in benefits or human resources, in a contact center or shared service environment.
• Experience working in rapidly changing and complex work environments.
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to prioritize quality and employee experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand benefit terms, programs, and related processes.
• Demonstrated ability to act quickly and address customer issues while exercising strong judgment and decision-making.
• High degree of ownership and accountability when managing employee cases.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with care, discretion, and empathy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and pivot quickly between different communication channels and tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through while keeping employee needs at the forefront.
• Technical aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a contact center or shared service environment supporting HR or benefits inquiries.
• Outstanding customer service skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with employees.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible working environment and evolving processes.
• Strong problem-solving and research skills to identify root causes and appropriate resolutions.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Las Vegas, NV.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.