Benefits Specialist
At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.
As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.
Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.
For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.
Summary
The Benefits Specialist plays a critical role in delivering a reliable, compliant, and employee‑centered benefits experience across a rapidly growing, multi‑state healthcare organization. This role serves as a hands‑on subject matter expert responsible for day‑to‑day benefits administration, vendor coordination, and employee support, while using data, trends, and employee feedback to improve benefits utilization, reduce friction, and strengthen the overall employee experience.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, service‑minded, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment where precision, empathy, and follow‑through matter.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Who You Are
You are a benefits professional who:
Brings strong attention to detail and data accuracy to everything you do
Enjoys helping employees navigate complex benefit questions with clarity and care
Is comfortable working across vendors, systems, and internal partners
Thrives in environments that are growing, evolving, and multi‑state
You’re energized by work that:
Directly impacts employees’ pay, healthcare access, and financial well‑being
Requires balancing compliance, accuracy, and customer service
Benefits from clear processes, documentation, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Own
Benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, changes, corrections, and audits within Workday
Benefits insights and utilization tracking, monitoring enrollment patterns, recurring issues, and employee questions to identify opportunities to improve plan understanding, engagement, and effective use of benefits.
Eligibility and data integrity, ensuring benefits elections and payroll deductions are accurate and timely
Vendor and broker partnership, serving as the primary point of contact to resolve issues and escalations
Open Enrollment execution, including readiness planning, communications, testing, and employee support
Payroll coordination, partnering to reconcile deductions, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies
Employee education and support, translating benefits information into clear, accessible guidance
Documentation and audit readiness, maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance requirements
This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, with responsibility for tracking key benefits metrics (e.g., enrollment accuracy, vendor issue trends, payroll variances, and recurring employee questions) and surfacing insights to improve service quality and utilization. Who You Partner With
HR Operations teammates supporting service delivery and Workday execution
Payroll to ensure accurate deductions, funding, and reconciliation
External brokers, carriers, and benefits administrators
Employees and managers seeking guidance on benefits programs and eligibility
This role is a key contributor to a stable, trustworthy HR service model.
What You’ll Own
Benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, changes, corrections, and audits within Workday
Benefits insights and utilization tracking, monitoring enrollment patterns, recurring issues, and employee questions to identify opportunities to improve plan understanding, engagement, and effective use of benefits.
Eligibility and data integrity, ensuring benefits elections and payroll deductions are accurate and timely
Vendor and broker partnership, serving as the primary point of contact to resolve issues and escalations
Open Enrollment execution, including readiness planning, communications, testing, and employee support
Payroll coordination, partnering to reconcile deductions, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies
Employee education and support, translating benefits information into clear, accessible guidance
Documentation and audit readiness, maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance requirements
This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, with responsibility for tracking key benefits metrics (e.g., enrollment accuracy, vendor issue trends, payroll variances, and recurring employee questions) and surfacing insights to improve service quality and utilization. Who You Partner With
HR Operations teammates supporting service delivery and Workday execution
Payroll to ensure accurate deductions, funding, and reconciliation
External brokers, carriers, and benefits administrators
Employees and managers seeking guidance on benefits programs and eligibility
This role is a key contributor to a stable, trustworthy HR service model.
Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in benefits administration, ideally in a multi‑state environment
Working knowledge of:
Medical, dental, vision plans
HSA/FSA
Disability and ancillary benefits
Experience working with third‑party benefits administrators or brokers
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in data entry, auditing, and reconciliation
Customer‑service orientation with the ability to explain complex information clearly
Experience with Workday Benefits strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
This role includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission‑driven organization focused on improving senior healthcare. Curana Health is a proud Inc. 5000 honoree, ranked #147 among America’s fastest‑growing private companies. We are transforming healthcare for seniors across the country—and building the HR infrastructure to support that growth
As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.
Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.
For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.
Summary
The Benefits Specialist plays a critical role in delivering a reliable, compliant, and employee‑centered benefits experience across a rapidly growing, multi‑state healthcare organization. This role serves as a hands‑on subject matter expert responsible for day‑to‑day benefits administration, vendor coordination, and employee support, while using data, trends, and employee feedback to improve benefits utilization, reduce friction, and strengthen the overall employee experience.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, service‑minded, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment where precision, empathy, and follow‑through matter.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Who You Are
You are a benefits professional who:
Brings strong attention to detail and data accuracy to everything you do
Enjoys helping employees navigate complex benefit questions with clarity and care
Is comfortable working across vendors, systems, and internal partners
Thrives in environments that are growing, evolving, and multi‑state
You’re energized by work that:
Directly impacts employees’ pay, healthcare access, and financial well‑being
Requires balancing compliance, accuracy, and customer service
Benefits from clear processes, documentation, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Own
Benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, changes, corrections, and audits within Workday
Benefits insights and utilization tracking, monitoring enrollment patterns, recurring issues, and employee questions to identify opportunities to improve plan understanding, engagement, and effective use of benefits.
Eligibility and data integrity, ensuring benefits elections and payroll deductions are accurate and timely
Vendor and broker partnership, serving as the primary point of contact to resolve issues and escalations
Open Enrollment execution, including readiness planning, communications, testing, and employee support
Payroll coordination, partnering to reconcile deductions, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies
Employee education and support, translating benefits information into clear, accessible guidance
Documentation and audit readiness, maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance requirements
This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, with responsibility for tracking key benefits metrics (e.g., enrollment accuracy, vendor issue trends, payroll variances, and recurring employee questions) and surfacing insights to improve service quality and utilization. Who You Partner With
HR Operations teammates supporting service delivery and Workday execution
Payroll to ensure accurate deductions, funding, and reconciliation
External brokers, carriers, and benefits administrators
Employees and managers seeking guidance on benefits programs and eligibility
This role is a key contributor to a stable, trustworthy HR service model.
What You’ll Own
Benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, changes, corrections, and audits within Workday
Benefits insights and utilization tracking, monitoring enrollment patterns, recurring issues, and employee questions to identify opportunities to improve plan understanding, engagement, and effective use of benefits.
Eligibility and data integrity, ensuring benefits elections and payroll deductions are accurate and timely
Vendor and broker partnership, serving as the primary point of contact to resolve issues and escalations
Open Enrollment execution, including readiness planning, communications, testing, and employee support
Payroll coordination, partnering to reconcile deductions, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies
Employee education and support, translating benefits information into clear, accessible guidance
Documentation and audit readiness, maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance requirements
This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, with responsibility for tracking key benefits metrics (e.g., enrollment accuracy, vendor issue trends, payroll variances, and recurring employee questions) and surfacing insights to improve service quality and utilization. Who You Partner With
HR Operations teammates supporting service delivery and Workday execution
Payroll to ensure accurate deductions, funding, and reconciliation
External brokers, carriers, and benefits administrators
Employees and managers seeking guidance on benefits programs and eligibility
This role is a key contributor to a stable, trustworthy HR service model.
Qualifications
2-3 years of experience in benefits administration, ideally in a multi‑state environment
Working knowledge of:
Medical, dental, vision plans
HSA/FSA
Disability and ancillary benefits
Experience working with third‑party benefits administrators or brokers
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in data entry, auditing, and reconciliation
Customer‑service orientation with the ability to explain complex information clearly
Experience with Workday Benefits strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
This role includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission‑driven organization focused on improving senior healthcare. Curana Health is a proud Inc. 5000 honoree, ranked #147 among America’s fastest‑growing private companies. We are transforming healthcare for seniors across the country—and building the HR infrastructure to support that growth