What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Administrator position at Delta Constructors?
Description
Position Summary :
The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the management and administration of the company's employee benefits programs. This includes overseeing health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee perks. The role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex benefits-related information to employees. The Benefits Administrator ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, manages vendor relationships, and provides ongoing support to employees regarding their benefits choices. This position works closely with HR and payroll teams to ensure seamless integration of benefits into the company's overall compensation structure.
Essential Job Functions :
- Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans (401k), and wellness programs.
- Ensure benefits offerings are competitive and align with organizational goals.
- Oversee employee enrollment in benefit programs, including new hire enrollment, open enrollment periods, and qualifying life events.
- Communicate benefit options clearly to employees and provide guidance on making informed choices.
- Maintain up-to-date benefits documentation, including plan summaries and enrollment materials.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Prepare and submit required reports to government agencies and insurance providers.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and insurance carriers to ensure efficient plan administration.
- Administer COBRA benefits and oversee the administration of leave policies.
- Educate employees on benefits options, eligibility, and changes, ensuring they understand their choices.
- Assist employees with claims, troubleshooting issues with carriers or providers.
- Maintain accurate employee benefits records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Ensure the proper documentation of all benefits transactions.
- Update and maintain benefits-related databases and HRIS systems.
- Assist in the budgeting and forecasting of benefits costs, including plan design and cost analysis.
- Monitor and report on benefits usage, cost trends, and opportunities for cost savings.
- Plan, organize, and manage the annual open enrollment process, ensuring smooth transitions and accurate employee elections.
- Provide assistance to employees in resolving benefits-related claims issues or discrepancies.
- Work closely with providers and insurance companies to ensure claims are processed accurately and timely.
- Stay updated on changes to benefit laws, trends in employee benefits, and best practices.
- Recommend improvements to current benefits programs and processes to enhance employee satisfaction and program efficiency.
- Manage the random drug testing program
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Post Job Offer Requirements :
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :
Physical Demand / Work Environment :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer :
The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from day-to-day.
