Benefits Administrator

Benefits Administrator

Payrate: $23.00- $25.00/hr. Summary: The Benefits Administrator position is responsible for administrative planning and day-to-day operation of all employee benefit plans, programs, financial wellness, voluntary benefits and related duties and initiatives as required or requested. The duties of this position may vary by individual, and the incumbent will need to be flexible between areas of responsibility and focus, based on the needs of internal HCM, employees and the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Administers and supports all active employees and retirement / post-retirement benefits. Provides on-going benefits delivery and experience through diverse methods of employee communications. Maintains employee records with all relevant information.
• Administers, researches, and resolves all employee benefit related inquiries and issues.
• Master's and interprets all employee benefit plan documents and programs to efficiently administer and make determinations when required.
• Supports and administrators benefit compliance, including audit assistance.
• Provides employees with new hire benefit orientation and onboarding.
• Manages benefit related enrollments (new hire, qualifying events, annual open enrollment).
• Interfaces with benefit vendors on a regular basis (401K, FSA, HSA, life insurance, etc.).
• Maintains all benefit related information to ensure accuracy (documents, forms, site, etc.).
• Administers the Tuition Assistance and reimbursement plan.
• Keeps abreast of new developments for all employee related Benefits.
• Escalates appropriately to management.
• Provides direct support to the Manager, Corporate Benefits & Financial Wellness as needed.
• Demonstrates agility, adaptability, and the ability to lead as a change agent ambassador. Minimum Resource

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field with 3 or more years of experience in the Benefits field of Human Resources. In lieu of degree, a combination of education and related experience equivalent to 7 years will be considered.
• Solid understanding of benefit plans and relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with HRIS/Payroll integrated systems.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated business problem solving and process development skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize assignments.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with employee information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Requirements
• Ability to perform all essential duties in a flexible work environment.
• Ability to work at regional on-site facilities on a regular weekly basis as agreed upon and/or ability to travel across the health plan service regions.

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $23.00- $25.00/hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, lifeion benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.