Benefits Administrator (Remote)

Benefits Administrator (Remote) Location: Anywhere Type: Permanent Category: Human Resources Workplace Type: Remote Date Posted: 05/13/2026 Overview We’re looking for a detail‑oriented, service‑mindful Benefits Administrator to support the day‑to‑day administration of our employee benefit programs. In this role, you’ll be a key point of contact for benefit questions, partner closely with vendors, and coordinate with payroll and accounting to ensure accurate deductions, billing, and plan contributions. You’ll also help keep our benefits experience clear, compliant, and employee‑friendly—especially during Open Enrollment. What You’ll Do Serve as the first point of contact for employee and consultant benefits questions; research and resolve issues with empathy and discretion. Administer retirement plan activity by processing 401(k) deferral/loan changes and uploading weekly contributions. Upload weekly HSA and FSA contributions and troubleshoot discrepancies as needed. Monitor vendor error files and reporting; coordinate corrections and follow‑through. Track new‑hire enrollments and partner with payroll on required setup or deduction adjustments. Distribute required plan documents at enrollment and annually, ensuring timely and compliant communications. Send weekly enrollment, termination, and benefits‑related communications to employees and consultants. Process and monitor weekly COBRA changes. Support Open Enrollment planning, execution, and post‑enrollment follow‑up. Additional Responsibilities Help create benefits communications, employee materials, and support required benefit filings. Maintain and update benefits content on the HR intranet. Assist with ACA tracking and reporting. Provide benefits reporting to Finance/Accounting as requested. Process state child support withholding requests and related documentation. Contribute to benefit‑related projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications Working knowledge of benefits regulations (ACA, ERISA, IRS and DOL guidance, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.). Experience using an HRIS and partnering across payroll/finance to support accurate deductions and contributions (ADP Workforce Now is a plus). Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong customer service mindset with the ability to resolve issues effectively. Highly organized and detail‑oriented; able to manage a high volume of requests and track issues to completion. Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Education & Experience Minimum: High school diploma (or equivalent) and 3–4 years of benefits administration experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in HR or a business‑related field and 1–2 years of benefits administration experience. Nice to have: Experience supporting a multi‑location organization and/or multiple employee benefit classes. $22 - $24/hour This position includes additional variable compensation in the form of an annual bonus opportunity. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans, some with an Employer HSA contribution), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits, basic life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO consisting of 10 holidays, 5 sick days (or more if required by law in the state/locality where you work), 15+ days of vacation (based on tenure), bereavement leave, and 6‑8 weeks paid maternity/disability leave and 2‑4 weeks paid parental leave (based on tenure). #J-18808-Ljbffr