Benefits Administration - On Site Raleigh, NC - Ralliant Corp

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits Administrator

LHH is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support our client's benefits team during a critical period, with a primary focus on day-to-day benefits administration, open enrollment support, employee benefits processing, and vendor coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for a benefits professional with 2-5 years of experience who enjoys being hands-on in the administration and execution of benefits programs.

This role is intended to provide immediate support through the organization's busy open enrollment season. While there is potential for permanent employment, candidates must understand this is initially a contract opportunity through January 31st with no guarantee of conversion.

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid; currently flexible, moving to 3-4 days onsite beginning September with employee choice of remote day) Employment Type: Contract through January 31, 2027, with potential for temp-to-hire conversion Compensation: $30.00-$36.00/hour Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview

The Benefits Administrator will serve as a key member of the HR team, providing hands-on support for benefits programs, employee inquiries, open enrollment activities, benefits invoicing, wellness initiatives, and retirement plan administration.

This is a "doer" role focused on the daily execution of benefits processes rather than strategic benefits planning. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and comfortable working directly with employees, vendors, payroll, and HR partners to ensure smooth benefits operations.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer health and welfare benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness offerings.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries and provide timely resolution to benefits-related issues.
• Maintain accurate employee benefit records and documentation.
• Support ongoing benefits audits and data validation efforts.

Open Enrollment Administration

• Assist with planning and execution of annual open enrollment.
• Support employee communications and enrollment education efforts.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth enrollment processing.
• Audit enrollment data and help resolve eligibility or enrollment discrepancies.
• Serve as a resource for employee questions during enrollment periods.

Benefits Invoicing & Reconciliations

• Review and process benefits invoices.
• Perform monthly billing reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Partner with payroll, finance, and vendors to resolve billing issues.
• Maintain accurate funding and payment records.

Retirement & 401(k) Administration

• Support day-to-day administration of the company's 401(k) program.
• Assist with funding activities, employee enrollments, distributions, and loan requests.
• Coordinate with vendors and payroll to ensure accurate processing.
• Support retirement plan reporting and audit activities as needed.

Wellness Programs & Communications

• Coordinate wellness initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Create and distribute benefits communications and educational materials.
• Assist with employee awareness campaigns and benefits-related announcements.

Vendor & System Coordination

• Work closely with benefit vendors, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Support outsourced benefits administration platforms.
• Assist with issue resolution and escalations involving employees and vendors.
• Maintain accurate data between systems and vendors.

Reporting & Compliance

• Run and review benefits reports and audits.
• Assist with compliance-related activities involving ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with company policies.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of corporate benefits administration experience.
• Experience supporting employee benefit programs in a corporate environment.
• Experience with:
  • Benefits administration
  • Benefits invoicing and reconciliations
  • Employee benefits communications
  • Open enrollment administration
  • Wellness program support
  • 401(k) administration
• Strong customer service and employee support skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with outsourced benefits administration platforms such as:
  • Alight
  • bswift
  • Benefitsfocus
  • Similar benefits administration systems
• Experience with ServiceNow (preferred but not required; training available).
• Experience working with HRIS systems such as Workday, Oracle, ADP, UKG, SAP, or related platforms.
• Experience supporting open enrollment in a medium to large organization.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jason Timothy

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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