Benefits Administrator

The Benefits Administrator will interact with employees in all areas of company benefits including fielding questions pertaining to wellness programs, disability policies, and vendor platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to HR Business Partners for all benefit and leave inquiries
• Work with vendors to ensure effective communication of all company offered Health and Welfare benefits
• Participate in annual Open Enrollment program to ensure a high-quality experience for the employees, accuracy of enrollment, and timely completion before the enrollment deadline
• Communicate relevant deadlines to employees regarding benefits
• Provide employees with information on available health and welfare plans and be able to answer basic questions on our benefit offerings.
• Support employees using our self-service vendor platforms, including ADP, Health Equity/Wage Works,
• Assist in resolving employee questions and issues with vendors, while maintaining HIPPA-mandated privacy and security
• Assist with internal programs that support mental and physical health.
• Assist with New Hire Benefit Orientations.
• Stay current on changing Federal and State regulatory, compliance, and legislation changes that may affect employee benefits. Make recommendations to HR management for improvements
• Provide reporting and basic analysis of employee data
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 2-3 years of experience in a Benefit-related area
• HR Certifications; SPHR, PHR and GBA preferred but not required
• Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for achieving department goals
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Professionally communicate both internally and externally with individuals at all levels of the organization
• The ability to handle difficult situations involving health care coverage and maintain confidentiality
• Analyze and comprehend both numerical and written data

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Access to Kaufman Wellness Program

About Our Company

H.W. Kaufman Group is a powerful global network of companies dedicated to shaping the future of insurance. With thousands of dedicated professionals across an extensive network of over 60 offices around the world, we lead by offering innovative solutions that are at the forefront of the industry. We are privately owned and thus free from the influence of Wall Street. This allows us the ability to adapt to constantly fluctuating market conditions. From brokerage, underwriting and real estate to claims, loss control and risk management services, our depth of services is unrivaled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.