Benefits Administrator

Position: Benefits Administrator

Reports to: Senior Manager, Benefits & Compliance

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Environment: In-Person

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for providing key support in the administration of employee benefits, leave of absences, and other HR project support. Working with the Senior Manager of Benefits & Compliance, this role will assist in benefits administration for annual enrollment, initial eligibility, and life event eligibility, maintaining accurate benefit and leave records.

The Benefits & HR Specialist will support a variety of employee benefits initiatives and requirements, while providing excellent customer service by responding to employee inquiries and requests.

· Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, EAP and COBRA.

· Manage leaves of absence, return to work, applicable and compensable time tracking.

· Administer new hire benefit enrollment and coordinate annual open enrollment initiatives, including system configuration, employee communication plans and end user support.

· Monitor eligibility requirements and support annual testing for benefit programs.

· Validation of vendor interfaces and reconciliation (ie: carrier feeds); work with HR, Payroll and carriers to resolve issues in a timely manner.

· Assist Senior Manager, Benefits & Compliance with compliance reporting and annual plan audits.

· Reconcile monthly benefit billings to HRIS/payroll records.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, providing support to HR team.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.

· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and flex as needed.

· Familiarity with federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee benefits.

· Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Works well independently while understanding the importance of teamwork.

· Maintain current knowledge of the company’s benefits policies while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.

· 3 years of HR-related experience, with an emphasis in Employee Benefits.

· Previous experience with Paycom or similar HRIS system; Microsoft Office proficient.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person