Benefits Administrator

Salary : $59,737.60 - $95,576.00 Annually
Location : 6201 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number: BA2026
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt


General Summary

General Summary: Under the direction of the HR Director , t his is a highly responsible professional administrative position, responsible for the planning, coordinating and administering of compensation and benefit activities. The Benefits Administrator manages all benefit plans, wellness program and application of compensation policy and procedures for the agency. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Life, Health, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Cancer/Critical Care, Accident, Employee Assistance Program annual leave, sick leave, Retirement, Recognition Awards and Wellness. Work involves close interaction with managers and employees to counsel on benefits available, anticipate HR-related needs and seeks to develop solutions.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university.
Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Area of Study (Major) Required: Human Resources Mgmt., Accounting, Finance, Business, or closely related field.

Certification(s) Preferred: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through HRCI.

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 4 years progressive experience in employee benefits and self-funded plans. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of benefit laws ACA, COBRA, FMLA. ADA, HIPAA & ERISA regulations
• Thorough knowledge of Federal & State Employment Law pertaining to compensation programs
• Knowledge of self-funded insurance plans
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, compliance and communication.
• Working knowledge of HRIS and database management and open enrollment software
• Understanding of compensation administration, compensation program design including incentive, variable and executive compensation practices
• Working knowledge of Compensation practice and policy
• Skill in using a computer and modern office equipment
• Proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications
• Ability to interpret regulations and administer benefits plans in accordance with legal requirements
• Ability to exercise judgment related to contracts, policies & practices
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and management reports
• Moderate mathematical skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management/prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills/interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and facilitate presentations
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to work under stress and handle situations firmly with tact to develop and maintain good public and internal relations.
• Ability to work with various and diverse groups
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion with sensitive, confidential matters
• Ability to initiate and manage multiple projects under time constraints
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, with individuals and groups, and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, department heads, BREC officials, vendors and the public

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Plans, coordinates, directs administers and services all employee benefits including but not limited to life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, annual leave, sick leave, retirement, 457 options, 403B options employee facility and discount plan, service awards, STD & LTD, cancer/critical care, accident employee assistance program, wellness, recognition awards, retirement plans.
• Responsible for organization compliance with appropriate benefits law (COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, etc.)
• Develop, implement and administer compensation policies and programs
• Works with operational leaders on the resolution of employee compensation related matters.
• Assists managers with determining offer amounts, promotional increases and related items
• Provide advice on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation and job evaluation to ensure that
• Keep abreast of changes in federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Work closely with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and third-party medical administrator to seek reimbursement on prescription drug plan expenditures for qualified retirees
• Develops tools and processes for benefits and wellness program and implements new plans or changes to existing plans
• Identify, recommend and implement, policy changes and improvements with vendors to streamline and improve efficiency of benefits
• Answers, researches and responds to internal and external benefit inquiries. Works with vendors to resolve complex benefit issues including but not limited to eligibility, claim payments and benefit plan interpretations.
• Maintain accurate data to complete the annual Form 1095-C
• Prepares and sends monthly invoices to retires and affiliate members
• Prepares management reports upon request.
• Processes and administers leave of absences request for FMLA, personal, military, etc.
• Collaborate with HR team, payroll staff, and Information Technology department to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all HRIS-benefits related data.
• Maintains hard copy and electronic files and records pertaining to benefits for active employees and retirees,
• Maintain, monitor and administers benefits in HRIS system
• Manage the collection of insurance premium payments while employee is out on FMLA or approved LWOP.
• Recording changes in accordance with open enrollment and qualifying family events under Section 125.
• Works with third party vendors, reviews contracts, and helps manage service agreements
• Notify appropriate carriers of employee terminations
• Serves as an ad-hoc committee member on the Insurance Sub Advisory Committee
• Analyze and prepare weekly and monthly insurance carrier remittances; Reconcile monthly invoices
• Conducts exit interviews and processes COBRA elections and benefits upon terminations
• Audit benefit deductions and remittances to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assists with preparation of the budget for employee benefits; review, monitor revenues and expenditures and track payments
• Research collects data on industry standards and practices to determine competitiveness of offerings
• Organize and coordinate annual employee open enrollment and health fair
• Participates on committees, attends meetings, seminars, workshops as assigned
• Prepares announcements, plan summary documents, and other media for communicating plans to employees
• Conducts employee orientation and training on benefits rights and responsibilities; Prepares benefit orientation packets when necessary
• Visits field sites for benefits services as necessary.
  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Supplemental Information


Generally 40 hours per week. Work hours vary including occasional nights and weekends; overtime as required.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.
2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE : BREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA , including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52-family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23- employee only;$975.50- employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision.
LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by Lincoln Financial . Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee's salary to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions.
HOLIDAYS : BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.


SICK LEAVE : BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE : BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS : Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS : BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP : BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION : BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS : BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.


LA START : This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.

FSA : BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.

SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS : BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2026*
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Business Mgt or closely related field?)

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience with managing and implementing benefit programs to include plan design, benefits offered, health and wellness programs and interaction with employees.
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Do you have experience with HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA etc.

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• No

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Do you possess at least Five (4) years progressively responsible experience in HR Administration/Employee benefits with two (2) years in supervisory capacity? Please explain below)
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Have you coordinated or conducted employee open enrollment, benefits orientation, or employee training sessions related to benefits?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
Required Question