Senior Benefits Administrator

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented and knowledgeable senior level Benefits Administrator to manage and administer employee benefit programs across our multi-state operations, including New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, and remote team members. This role will be responsible for enhancing the overall employee experience by effectively managing health and welfare benefits, voluntary benefits, retirement benefits, and leave and disability programs. This role is integral to ensuring compliance, optimizing benefit offerings, and providing excellent employee support in a growing, dynamic AEC environment.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in benefits administration, preferably with a multi-state employer, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or CEBS professional designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to benefits programs (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, PFL, ADA, Section 125, Medicare).
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Experience building custom reports and familiarity with payroll and compensation (preferred).
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting. Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, CoPilot) is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate employees on benefits programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.
• Self-directed with a strong initiative and the ability to complete tasks independently.
  
  

CORE DUTIES

• 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 ADP 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.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES    

• Collaborates 
• Communicates Effectively 
• Customer Focused 
• Financial Acumen 
• Instills Trust 
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:  CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family: 

• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium
• Flexible Time Off 8 Holidays a year
• Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt. 
• Licensure Assistance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
• Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes. 
• FREE Life Insurance and AD D Insurance 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
  
  

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE?  We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.
  
  

The rate for this position generally ranges between $73K-91K annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.