Benefits Administrator Jobs
A Benefits Administrator in the human resources industry is primarily responsible for managing and administering the employee benefits programs of a company. These may include health insurance, retirement plans, sick leave, vacation, and any other perks that the company offers. This professional must ensure that these programs are implemented correctly, are compliant with legal requirements, manage benefits enrollments and answer employee inquiries about their benefits. Furthermore, they are often tasked with negotiating with service providers to get the best deal for the company and its employees. They may also manage and oversee any wellness programs that the company runs.
Important skills for a Benefits Administrator include strong communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of legal and tax implications of benefits packages, attention to detail, and good organizational and administrative skills. They also need to be able to work with confidential information. A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field is typically required. Certifications like Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Benefits Administrator, a person may have roles such as Human Resources Assistant, Benefits Coordinator, or HR Generalist.
Customer Relations Representative ( Hybrid )
- Globe Life
- Knoxville, TN
- 6 days ago
- Globe Life
- Knoxville, TN
- 6 days ago
The Trupiano-Ketron Agency is expanding due to back-to-back years of record growth in our local market. We are looking for a professional, ambitious, and self motivated leader to be a part of our...
Will be conducting benefit enrollment meetings, employee orientation and training. Participate in all compliance activities, including annual audits, Form 5500....
We are a proud work-from-office company. If you're ready to work on-site in a dynamic, global company, we’d love to hear from you. About Us Founded in 2004, Vensure Employer Services provides PEO...
We are a proud work-from-office company. If you're ready to work on-site in a dynamic, global company, we’d love to hear from you. About Us Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held...
#bringyourflavor #LI-LZ1 What you will be doing We are seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our dynamic, collaborative team....
To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Benefits Administrator....
enrollments by enrolling in offered benefits, entering benefits information, terminating benefits as requested, processing mail and insurance premiums to include cash handling, processing retirement...
Senior HR Benefits Analyst - Health/Wealth/Leaves - Virtual
- Chicago, IL
- 18 hours ago
- Chicago, IL
- 18 hours ago
You'll work closely with your peers on compliance audits, handle open enrollment processes for the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada, and ensure effective communication of benefits information....
Remote WorkAon is looking for a Consultant - Located in Denver, CO - (Hybrid Format) Are you intellectually curious with a passion to solve problems? Do you enjoy a flexible and collaborative, team-based...
Entry Level Employee Benefits Analyst (hybrid/Bannockburn, IL)
- Bannockburn, IL
- 18 hours ago
- Bannockburn, IL
- 18 hours ago
Are you self-motivated, organized and eager to learn? Do you like working with data, completing tasks in a timely and accurate manner, and being part of a team? If you enjoy client interaction and...
Remote WorkHR Benefits Analyst - Medical and Pharmacy Plans
- Englewood, CO
- 20 hours ago
- Englewood, CO
- 20 hours ago
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training Minimum of two years of experience in benefits administration....
Supports annual benefit enrollment implementation process, testing/UAT, communications/reviews and sign-off....
Plan and coordinate open enrollment and related activities. Monitor and record FMLA and Disability-related leaves....
Health and Welfare Benefit Plan Administration (35%) Lead annual open enrollment and ACA reporting, ensuring smooth execution and compliance....
Overview CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to...
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- New Hire Orientation
- Open Enrollment
- Human Resources Information System
- Compensation Analysis
- Unemployment Claims
- New Hire Training
- Leave of Absence
- Leave Administration
- Benefits Enrollment
- Employee Communications
- ADP Workforce Now
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Family And Medical Leave Act
- Total Rewards
- Workday HCM
- Retirement Planning
- Paycom
- Affordable Care Act
- Program Design
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
- Employee Benefits
- Benefits Administration
- Human Capital Management (HCM)
- Firing
- Benchmarking
- Automatic Data Processing
- Human Resources Management
- Google Sheets
- Long-Term Disability
- Workers' Compensation
- Spreadsheets
- Claims
- Wellness
- Discretion
- Vendor Management
- Reimbursement
- Strategy Development
- Payroll
- Finance
- Implementation
- Prioritizing
- Auditing
- Consulting
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Filing
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Regulations
- Sales
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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