Benefits Administrator|Contingent Assignment|Exempt

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support employee benefits operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Portland, Oregon. This hybrid role requires working on site two days each week and focuses on delivering responsive service to employees while maintaining accurate benefits records and communications. The position plays an important part in onboarding, enrollment support, compliance-related tracking, and coordination with external providers to keep benefit programs running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Guide employees through benefit enrollment updates, dependent changes, and general questions regarding available programs.

• Provide benefits support during onboarding by explaining plan options, monitoring elections, and following up with new hires to ensure timely completion.

• Contribute to open enrollment preparation and execution by helping distribute materials and responding to employee inquiries.

• Partner with insurance carriers, benefit vendors, and third-party administrators to address service issues and maintain effective program administration.

• Enter, update, and maintain benefits information within HR systems while ensuring records remain complete and accurate.

• Review eligibility details, payroll deductions, and vendor billing information to identify discrepancies and support reconciliation activities.

• Assist with leave-related benefit administration and communicate required information to employees as needed.

• Support retirement and savings plan administration, including payroll file review and reconciliation tasks.

• Maintain organized reports, spreadsheets, and documentation tied to benefit programs, accommodations tracking, and related administrative projects.Rober

• At least 3 years of experience in employee benefits administration.

• Practical knowledge of health and welfare plans and day-to-day benefits processes.

• Experience handling eligibility tracking, enrollments, billing review, and benefits record maintenance.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

• Proven ability to manage confidential employee information with sound judgment and discretion.

• High level of organization with close attention to detail and accuracy in administrative work.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook.

• Experience using HRIS platforms; familiarity with SAP is preferred.