Benefits Administrator

Job Details Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance the Employee Experience! At Endeavor Schools, we believe that supporting our employees is essential to creating exceptional educational experiences for children and families. We are seeking a detail-oriented, service-driven Benefits Administrator to join our Human Resources team! In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting our employees throughout their journey with Endeavor Schools. From administering comprehensive benefits programs and managing leaves of absence to maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring regulatory compliance, you'll help create a seamless and positive employee experience across our growing network of schools. The ideal candidate is highly organized, knowledgeable about employee benefits and HR compliance, and passionate about helping others. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Do Benefits Administration & Employee Support Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and voluntary benefits. Manage benefits enrollment, eligibility, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment. Maintain accurate benefits configurations, deductions, and employee elections within HRIS and benefits platforms. Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and enrollment records to ensure accuracy. Serve as a trusted resource for employees, answering benefits questions, resolving issues, and providing benefits education and new-hire orientation. HR Operations & Compliance Maintain accurate employee records in Dayforce, processing new hires, terminations, status changes, and other HR transactions. Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA, personal leave, COBRA, and return-to-work processes. Coordinate workers' compensation claims with employees, school leadership, insurance carriers, and medical providers. Manage PTO policies, accruals, and annual resets within Dayforce. Oversee I-9 and E-Verify administration, supporting school leaders with employment verification and compliance. Support compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA, as well as required reporting and audits. Respond to escalated employee inquiries through Zendesk and prepare HR service reports and analytics. Support ongoing HR initiatives, employee data audits, and administrative projects. What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave administration. Familiarity with federal and state employment and benefits regulations, including FMLA, ACA, COBRA, and ERISA. Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration platforms; Dayforce experience is a plus. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong communication and customer service skills with a genuine passion for supporting employees. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate across teams. CEBS, CBP, or other relevant HR certification is a plus. Why Endeavor Schools? At Endeavor Schools, we're more than a network of schools - we're a community of educators and professionals committed to making a meaningful difference. We believe in collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating an environment where our employees feel valued and supported. As part of our Human Resources team, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the employee experience while contributing to a growing organization dedicated to educational excellence. Equal Opportunity Employer Endeavor Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr