Senior Retirement Benefits Specialist
Acrisure
GRAND RAPIDS, MI · Posted November 6, 2026
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Job Description
About Acrisure
A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, it connects clients with personalized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, real estate services – and beyond. Since 2013, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to $5 billion and employs 20,000 colleagues in 19 countries. And this is just the beginning. To learn more, visit Acrisure.com.
Job Summary
The Senior Benefits Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on employee benefits and plays a key role in complex issue resolution, plan audits, system configuration testing, and process improvements. This role partners cross-functionally with Payroll, HRIS, Legal, and vendors to support escalated issues, compliance efforts, and strategic planning initiatives such as open enrollment.
Responsibilities
Resolve escalated employee benefit isses with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
Lead audits of internal and vendor benefit data to ensure compliance and integrity.
Contribute to the planning and execution of annual open enrollment, including system testing, communications, and timeline management.
Serve as a Workday subject matter expert for benefits, leading testing and validation of new configurations or processes.
Partners with HRIS, Payroll, and vendors to troubleshoot issues and improve workflows.
Analyze benefit trends, utilization data, and compliance metrics to support strategic improvements.
Provide guidance to Benefits Specialists and help develop training materials and job aids.
Maintain expert-level knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and Section 125 rules.
Education & Experience
3–5 years of experience in employee benefits administration.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Strong understanding of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and IRS Section 125 regulations.
Advanced knowledge of HRIS systems (Workday preferred), including configuration testing and reporting.
Proven critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting or managing annual open enrollment cycles.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership, and external partners.
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Pay Details:
The base compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Why Join Us:
At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
Employee Benefits
We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
… and so much more!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting leaves@acrisure.com .
Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.
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