Benefits Administrator

Job Description We are looking to add a Benefits Administrator to join our Talent & Culture (HR) team in West Des Moines, IA. This role will implement and manage the benefits strategies in alignment with the organization’s overall business operations to attract, retain and motivate employees. Essential Responsibilities Administer benefit and retirement programs such as medical, dental, life insurance, disability and 401(k). Manage leave of absence with vendor and HRIS and oversee absence policies, procedures and practices. Manage benefit vendor relationships and address concerns, as needed. Ensure benefit and retirement programs are accurately reflected in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Own annual Open Enrollment strategy, administer and manage it within HRIS, and facilitate post-Open Enrollment audit. Collaborate with Talent & Culture partners to deliver benefit programs, make recommendations and lead leader/employee communications, as needed. Maintain tools to assist employees in benefits communication and selection (e.g., benefits orientation, Total Rewards flipbook, intranet). Collaborate with the Holmes Murphy broker team to understand internal and external trends, provide employee insights, and support and drive the overall benefit strategy. Stay abreast of benefit‑related legal requirements to remain compliant and communicate effectively with employees and vendors. Oversee management of HMA Benefits inbox; address escalated issues and respond to questions in a timely manner. Manage other benefit‑related tasks, including owning compliance initiatives, COBRA processes, workers’ compensation claims, and any state‑mandated requests. Qualifications Education: College degree in Human Resources or a Business‑related field required. Experience: 3–5 years in the human resources or benefits field preferred; experience in the insurance industry and work with Workday are pluses. Expertise in human capital management, staying updated on industry trends and applying relevant principles effectively. Proficiency in relationship management, proactively understanding stakeholders, solving problems and collaborating on impactful solutions. Strong critical thinking and execution skills, with the ability to analyze diverse information, connect logical ideas and develop innovative strategies to address complex challenges. Benefits Health, dental and vision coverage. Paid parental leave and new parent benefits. Company‑paid continuing education and tuition reimbursement. 401(k) profit sharing. Generous time‑off practices in addition to paid holidays, including Health Matters Day, Celebrate Day, Diversity Day, Volunteer Time Off and paid parental leave. Employee matching gifts to charities and volunteer time off supported through the Holmes Murphy Foundation. Inclusion and belonging initiatives such as Uniquely United and Employee Resource Groups. Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities. Discretionary bonus opportunity. Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr HMA Group Holdings, LLC