Benefits Administrator (Contract)

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of the organization's employee benefits programs. This role serves as a key resource for employees, leaders, and external partners, ensuring accurate benefits administration, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.

Job Duties:

• Administer and maintain all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and other wellness and benefits offerings.
• Manage employee benefit enrollments, life event changes, eligibility verification, and open enrollment processes while ensuring accurate data and timely plan administration.
• Coordinate and administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state leave programs, workers' compensation, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing exceptional customer service, education, and guidance on plan options and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits, leave administration, and reporting requirements.
• Manage unemployment claims, hearings, documentation, and communications with government agencies while minimizing organizational risk and maintaining compliance.
• Partner with benefit carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, and HR leadership to resolve issues, improve processes, and maintain effective vendor relationships.
• Analyze benefits utilization, market trends, and employee feedback to recommend enhancements that support employee attraction, retention, and engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering employee benefits, leave programs, and workers' compensation.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and related benefits regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information:

• Pay: $38-40/hr.
• Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
• Location: Saint Paul, MN
• Contract Length: 2-4 months (depending on business needs)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.