Senior Benefits Administrator

As our Senior Benefits Administrator, you will be required to: 

• Benefits Administration: Manage health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, disability insurance, life insurance, tuition, etc.), retirement plans, and executive incentive programs. Ensure smooth administration and employee support.
• Collaboration with Payroll: Work with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and perform monthly reconciliations, audits, and administrative tasks related to benefits and payroll.
• Open Enrollment & Education: Lead annual open enrollment, coordinate with brokers/vendors, manage and audit ADP, and conduct employee meetings. Develop and deliver benefits education materials and new hire orientation training.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to benefits-related laws (Section 125, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, QDROs, ACA reporting, etc.). Maintain compliance across multiple states and manage non-discrimination testing, required notices, and required filings.
• HRIS & Data Management: Maintain accurate benefits data in HR systems, manage enrollments, changes, terminations, and maintain UKG file feeds for carrier connections.
• Leave Management: Administer FMLA, disability leaves, ADA, state-specific leaves, workers' compensation, and company leave policies in compliance with applicable laws.
• Wellness Programs: Collaborate on wellness events and campaigns, and contribute as a member of the wellness committee.Employee Support: Serve as the primary contact for benefits inquiries, assisting employees with coverage issues and leave administration.
• Vendor & Broker Relations: Build and maintain relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to optimize offerings and manage renewals.
• Benefits Planning: Collaborate with the Director to develop strategic recommendations for benefits programs. Analyze industry trends to ensure competitive offerings. Participate in benefit and compensation surveys.
• Reporting: Create and present reports on program offerings and trends, using data from brokers, carriers, and TPAs.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices to improve benefits administration and employee experience. Maintain procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks related to HR, benefits, wellness, leaves of absence, compensation, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and acquisition activities. 
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions
• Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff

To apply for this role, you should possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field
• 4-6 years experience in Benefits Administration and administering multi-state leaves of absences
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Certification- Preferred
• Proven knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter who has the ability to work independently and with a team
• UKG Pro experience a plus! 

If this sounds exciting—and the job description above feels like a fit—let us know and apply!

Location: This position is 100% remote, working from home, within the United States.

Salary Range :

USD $80,000 – USD $100,000 

Notice at Collection for California Applicants:

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