Benefits Administrator

Serve as a primary contact for employee benefit questions, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, voluntary benefits, and leaves of absence. Assist employees with benefit enrollment, life events, and issue resolution with carriers and vendors. Support benefits communication efforts by assisting in the preparation, distributing materials and answering follow‑up questions. Benefits Administration Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in ADP and vendor systems. Ensure accurate transmission of data to carriers and third‑party administrators. Perform regular audits of enrollment data, payroll deductions, and vendor files. Maintain benefits records, documentation, and employee files in accordance with company policies. Assist with new hire onboarding and conduct benefits orientation meetings. Compliance & Leave Administration Support Administer leaves of absence in accordance with FMLA, ADA, state, and company policies. Track leave usage, documentation, and return‑to‑work status. Monitor COBRA administration and employee notifications. Support ACA compliance activities, including data collection and 1095‑C preparation. Assist HR with accommodation requests and compliance documentation. Post and distribute the required benefits related documents. Support the annual North America open enrollment process, including systems setup, employee communications, enrollment tracking and open enrollment meetings. Coordinate with brokers and vendors to resolve enrollment or billing issues. Review, reconcile and request payment for benefit invoices. Assist with funding and reconciliation of HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits. Support preparation of census data, audits, and regulatory reporting.li> Process premium payments for employees on leave, as needed. Wellness & Program Support Coordinate wellness initiatives and benefit‑related programs. Coordinate benefits education efforts throughout the year. Participate in benefits‑related projects and process improvements as assigned. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience. 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration. Working knowledge of employee benefits programs and related regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA). Experience administering multi‑state leaves of absence. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Experience supporting Canada benefits a plus. Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). #J-18808-Ljbffr