Benefits Administrator

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Position: Benefits Administrator

Job Type: Full Time (W2)

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can quickly adapt to our processes and policies with minimal training. This role will involve managing benefits and leave administration for a workforce of approximately 2,300 employees across multiple locations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and seamless support during a critical period.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and ancillary benefits, for approximately 2,300 employees across various locations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, resolving issues accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment processes, including open enrollment, new hire enrollments, and qualifying life events.
• Manage all aspects of employee leaves of absence, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), personal leaves, and other company-specific leave policies.
• Communicate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators regarding leave processes, t imelines, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations, as well as company policies, across multiple locations.
• Process leave requests, maintain accurate records, and track leave durations to ensure appropriate payroll and benefit adjustments.
• Collaborate with HR teams, payroll, and third-party vendors to resolve benefits and leave-related issues and ensure accurate data flow.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and ensure proper payroll deductions for benefits during leaves.
• Provide reporting and analysis related to benefits usage, leave trends, and costs as requested by management.
• Assist with creating and updating employee benefits and leave-related communications, including policies, guides, and FAQs.
• Support special projects or initiatives as needed, such as audits, system updates, or benefits reviews.

Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration, including handling employee leaves of absence.
• Proven ability to manage benefits and leave processes for a large, multi-location workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to step into a role with minimal training and contribute effectively from day one.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of benefits programs, leave management, and compliance with laws such as FMLA, ADA, and COBRA.
• Familiarity with benefits enrollment and leave tracking systems is a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits and leave policies clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.

Interested candidates can share their resume at Recruiter@digitalbiz.tech or call us at 614-385-1725 ext. #101