Morris & Garritano

Employee Benefits Support Specialist-7 month Temp assignment

Morris & Garritano  •  $22/hr  •  San Luis Obispo, CA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

We Continue to Win Awards and Achieve Honors for our Culture, Industry Expertise, and Services

  • Central Coast Best Places to Work by Pacific Coast Business Times (2018-2026)
  • Best Agencies to Work for by Insurance Journal (2017-2019, 2021, 2024)
  • 50 Fastest Growing Companies by Pacific Coast Business Times (2017 – 2024)
  • UBA Advisor Awards (2022 – 2023)
  • Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by SLO Chamber of Commerce (2022 – 2024)
  • Leaders of Influence – Insurance by Orange County Business Journal (2023, 2025)

Employee Benefits Support Specialist

The Support Specialist provides technical and administrative support to the Employee Benefits department, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient assistance. This role manages a high-volume workload in a deadline-driven environment and requires gaining knowledge of carrier websites and eligibility systems.

How You will be Compensated:

  • $22/hr

What You Will Do:

  • Handle service requests by navigating carrier websites and third-party enrollment systems to process inquiries, changes, and cancellations
  • Process daily enrollments, terminations, and changes efficiently to support employees, carriers, and the agency
  • Review printed and electronic materials for accuracy and completeness
  • Supports department projects as needed
  • Learn and use internal systems to manage all work, including communications and documentation

Who You Are:

  • You enjoy building strong relationships through active listening, problem-solving, and effective communication with internal teams and external partners
  • You take pride in your commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and completeness with care for reducing errors
  • You thrive with repetitive tasks and high-volume data, including formatting and organizing information
  • You respect and maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to learn new software applications
  • Professional demeanor
  • Positive work ethic
Morris & Garritano

About Morris & Garritano

Morris & Garritano is an independently owned insurance agency with a longstanding tradition of excellence. Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA with clients and representatives throughout the state, we have served as trusted advisors providing peace of mind through meaningful relationships and exceeding expectations since 1885.

We provide a full range of brokerage services including employee benefits, property and casualty, personal insurance, as well as financial and retirement planning. With a strong dedication to integrity and personal service, we continue to provide essential insurance services that support our clients' needs. We are deeply rooted in the towns and neighborhoods around us knowing that our community remains strong when individuals succeed.

Our team is committed to the success of our people, and we have been recognized with several awards and distinctions for our community impacts and our exceptional workplace culture. We believe that open communication, teamwork, caring leadership, uncompromising values, and sincere client orientation provide for a highly motivated work environment that supports both personal and professional growth for our employees, leading to unmatched service for our clients.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Luis Obispo, CA
Year Founded
1885
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