Benefits Administrator

LHH is partnering with a well-established organization to identify a detail-oriented Benefits Administrator for a temporary assignment supporting a busy Human Resources team. This role is ideal for someone with prior benefits administration or HR operations experience who enjoys working with employee data, audits, HR systems, and cross-functional coordination.

This position will play a key role in supporting ongoing benefits administration processes, ensuring data accuracy, resolving employee benefits issues, and maintaining compliance with internal procedures.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Comp: $27-$33 per hour based on experience

Job Type: Contract (3-5 Month Assignment)

Schedule: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits transactions, including qualifying life event changes and eligibility updates
• Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS and benefits platforms
• Conduct routine audits and reconciliations related to health, welfare, and retirement plans
• Support ongoing compliance tracking and reporting activities
• Coordinate with payroll, employees, and third-party vendors to resolve benefits-related questions and discrepancies
• Review data files and system reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with employee enrollment activities, terminations, and benefits administration processes
• Track recurring deadlines and maintain organized documentation
• Support special HR projects and additional administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related HR support function
• Working knowledge of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and spending accounts
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems
• Strong Excel and data management skills
• Excellent organizational abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally and discreetly
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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