What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Partner - Benefits Administrator position at EDB?
A Little About Us
EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. EDB empowers enterprises to control risk, manage costs and scale efficiently for a data and AI led world. Serving more than 1,500 customers globally and as the leading contributor to the vibrant and fast-growing PostgreSQL community, EDB supports major government organizations, financial services, media and information technology companies. EDB’s data-driven solutions enable customers to modernize legacy systems and break data silos while leveraging enterprise-grade open source technologies. EDB delivers the confidence of up to 99.999% high availability with mission critical capabilities built in such as security, compliance controls, and observability. For more information, visit www.enterprisedb.com
What your impact will be :
Benefits Administration :
Managing and overseeing the daily operations of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and other offerings.
Enroll new employees in benefit plans and process qualifying life event changes.
End-to-end management of the annual open enrollment cycle and communicate plan changes effectively.
Leave of Absence Management :
Administer leave of absence processes, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA
Interpret FMLA and ADA implications and partner with People Partners to support employees during leave of absence.
Compliance and Reporting :
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
Prepare and file required reports, including Form 5500 and ACA filings.
Update and maintain benefit policies and procedures in line with legal requirements.
Employee Support & Communication :
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees’ benefits-related inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
Provide education and resources to help employees understand and maximize their benefits.
Address and resolve employee concerns and escalate complex issues to management or vendors when necessary.
Vendor Management :
Partner with benefits providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
Evaluate vendors and assist in negotiating contracts and renewals.
Data Management and Analysis :
Maintain accurate benefits records and employee data in HRIS systems.
Analyze benefits usage trends to recommend program improvements or cost-saving opportunities.
Program Development :
Support the design and implementation of new benefits offerings to enhance employee satisfaction and competitiveness.
Collaborate with HR leadership on wellness initiatives and incentives.
What you will bring :
3-5 years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR function.
Strong knowledge of federal and state benefit regulations.
Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration platforms (Workday preferred).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
EDB is committed to supporting our employees' overall well being by offering a range of benefits and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance and wellness. We provide access to CuraLinc to aid employees in health and wellness tips and practices, as well as Wellness Fridays extending to December 2025! Check out our career site for more information on perks and benefits and reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for region specific benefits.
We know it takes a unique mix of people and skills to help us in our mission to supercharge Postgres, and we understand that not everyone will check every box. We’d love to hear from you and we want you to apply!
EDB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EDB was built on a commitment to trust and respect each other and to embrace an array of people and ideas. These values remain at the center of our culture and are key to our company’s integrity.
EDB does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. EDB and its affiliates are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other similar payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written signed agreement between EDB and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.
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