Benefits Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is recruiting for a Benefits Representative to join a well-established, family-owned company in Birmingham. This position will support benefits administration for approximately 1,200 employees across multiple states and offers an excellent opportunity for long-term career growth, including a planned transition into a Benefits Manager role within the next two years.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering employee benefits, strong organizational skills, and a customer-focused approach to supporting employees.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Process employee enrollments, benefit changes, and terminations.
• Serve as a primary resource for employee benefits questions, claims assistance, and coverage issues.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Work with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve benefits-related issues.
• Review and reconcile benefits invoices, payroll deductions, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with short-term disability and workers' compensation documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and prepare reports.
• Partner with HR and payroll to ensure accurate benefits administration and compliance.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Defined career path to Benefits Manager within approximately 20–24 months.
• Opportunity to learn directly from an experienced benefits leader before retirement.
• Stable, family-owned organization with a long history of employee retention.
• Competitive compensation with potential semiannual bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

For immediate consideration, apply today or contact Robert Half to learn more about this opportunity.

• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or a related field.
• Hands-on knowledge of employee health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Experience with benefits enrollment, claims administration, and insurance carrier coordination.
• Strong Excel skills and experience reconciling benefits invoices and payroll deductions.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Experience with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Delta Dental is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• HR Generalists with substantial benefits administration experience are encouraged to apply.

For immediate consideration, apply today or contact Robert Half to learn more about this opportunity.