What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Benefits Administrator position at Hunter+Sage?
Are you a seasoned Benefits professional with a deep understanding of compliance and a passion for employee well-being? Our company is seeking a Sr. Benefits Analyst to join our team onsite in South Houston . In this role, you will oversee and administer the organization's medical, ancillary (dental, vision, life, disability) benefits, HSA, and 401(k) plans while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Administer employee benefits throughout the lifecycle (open enrollment, new hires, terminations, qualifying life events).
- Conduct benefits analysis to assess plan effectiveness and recommend improvements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, brokers, and employees regarding benefit-related matters.
- Lead employee education efforts on benefit programs, policies, and available resources.
- Conduct market research to ensure competitive and cost-effective benefit offerings.
- Oversee payroll reconciliation for benefits deductions and ensure accuracy.
- Support annual auditing, compliance testing, and required filings (5500s, non-discrimination testing, ACA reporting, etc.).
- Stay up to date on and ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, ADA, Medicare, Social Security, Safe Harbor, IRS & DOL regulations, FLSA, Wage and Hour laws , and other applicable requirements.
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