Senior Benefits Specialist

Benefits Administrator

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you! In this role, you'll lead the day-to-day administration of our benefits programs while serving as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, and our benefits partners. You'll help employees confidently navigate their benefits, collaborate closely with our shared services team and external vendors, and play a key role in delivering an exceptional employee experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, building trusted relationships, and continuously improving processes. As you build expertise in our programs and operations, you'll have opportunities to contribute to broader process improvements and strategic benefits initiatives. It's an ideal opportunity for someone looking to continue growing their career in benefits.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Benefits Administration & Operations
• Employee Support & Communication
• Vendor & Carrier Partnership
• Leaves of Absence & Accommodation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years of experience administering employee benefits including experience supporting leave administration and employee accommodations.
• Strong understanding of federal and state benefits-related laws including FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, COBRA, and ERISA.
• Demonstrated ability to independently administer employee benefits programs while delivering exceptional employee support and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assist employees at all levels, managers, and external partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience administering Canadian benefits programs.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Experience working with benefits brokers and consulting vendors.
• Experience working with a hybrid disbursed workforce.
• Comfort using AI-powered productivity tools to streamline documentation, employee communications, research, or administrative workflows while maintaining data privacy and confidentiality.

Salary: $75,000- $85,000 / year. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Physical Requirements: Must be able to multi-task, concentrate in an open office work environment, and to travel occasionally. Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week as needed. The position is eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.