Consultant Benefits & FAQs

Benchmark IT Consultant Benefits:

We want to make your Benchmark IT consulting experience the best it can be. That’s why we offer one of the most competitive and comprehensive range of benefits in the tech industry. Take a look at the full range of benefits you’ll enjoy when you’re part of the Benchmark IT team.

Payroll

- Weekly Pay*
- Online timekeeping system*
- Direct Deposit or Pay Cards
- Paperless Pay Statement/Web Portal via People 2.0 System

*Clients may vary in terms or pay/bill periods and some utilize their own timekeeping system

Health and Life Insurance

Health Insurance 9enrollment available 30 days from 1st pay check)
- Options include Major Medical (enrollment available 60 days from 1st pay check wait period), Minimum Essentials Coverage Plans, and Fixed Indemnity Plans also available
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Flexible Spending/Section 125 Plan

Non-employer Sponsored Premiums:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
COBRA Premiums
Term Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

Eligibility for this plan begins after being on payroll for 60 days. You must sign up before the end of the month your eligibility begins or wait until the following year's open enrollment to participate.

Qualified Transportation Reimbursements:
Eligibility for transportation reimbursements begins after being on payroll for 60 days.

Who To Call When.....

Issues or Questions that arise during your assignment

Payroll or benefits-specific questions

FAQs

We've grouped several commonly asked questions into the following categories. Please scroll through for more information or contract your Benchmark IT recruiter directly. Contact Us.

ONBOARDING WITH BENCHMARK IT

I have been offered a role with Benchmark IT, where do I get starting details and Logistics?

Does Benchmark IT performs background checks and drug tests on their W2 employees and subcontractors?

I am a W2 consultant - when do I receive information on Benchmark IT/TFI Resources' benefits?

What do I do with the I-9?

I have an OPT or EAD card, what do I need to provide?

BENCHMARK IT TIME/EXPENSE SUBMISSION:

When are timecards and expense reports due?

Where do I send my timecard?

My client wants me to make an out-of-town trip during my assignment. How do I handle this?

Contact your Benchmark IT recruiter at 203-304-5500 before traveling. Generally, you will need to keep all of your receipts and fill out a TFI Resources expense report at the end of your trip for reimbursement. Client-specific travel and expense policies must be adhered-to. For travel outside the US, a TFI Resources travel request must be filled out before booking your travel. Contact your TFI Resources account representative at 713.600.5222 or .

PAYCHECKS:

I'm a W2 Consultant, when do I get paid?

I'm a W2 Consultant, how can I view my paystubs?

Do you offer Direct Deposits?

I'm a W2 Consultant, where can I access a copy of my W2?

What about a W2 from a previous year?

I am a W2 consulting through Benchmark IT and my pay was not correct or I did not receive it. Who do I contact?

I am a subcontractor company of benchmark IT. I received a payment but I am having issues with reconciling the remittance.

BENEFITS:

How do I get more information or sign up for benefits?

I need employment verification for a mortgage or other similar application, how do I acquire that?

REFERRALS:

Does Benchmark offer a candidate Referral program?

Issues or Questions?

Payroll and benefits questions: TFI Resources/People 2.0 at 713.600.5222 or BenchmarkIT@firesources.com. All other questions: Contact your Benchmark IT recruiter: 203-304-5500