What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Benefits Administrator position at Qualus?
Power your future with Qualus in our Human Resources department as a Benefits Specialist! We are seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist with expertise in administering employee benefits programs across the United States and Canada. This role supports internal employee benefits programs within a corporate HR environment. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulations, manages benefit audits, and supports employees with benefit-related inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans (401(k), RRSP), and other benefit programs for US and Canadian employees.
- Process enrollments, changes, and terminations in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with vendors and carriers to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate coverage.
- Ensure compliance with US regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA) and Canadian legislation (provincial health coverage, employment standards).
- Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and provincial benefit laws and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Conduct regular audits of benefit enrollments, deductions, and carrier invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare reports for compliance testing, year-end reconciliations, and internal reviews.
- Support annual open enrollment and vendor audits.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in US and Canadian benefits administration.
- Strong knowledge of US benefit regulations (ERISA, ACA) and Canadian provincial health and employment standards.
- Experience with benefit audits and compliance reporting.
- Proficiency in HRIS/benefits platforms (e.g., UKG Pro, Workday, ADP).
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Benefits & Compensation
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.