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.

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Benefits Administrator

  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Will be conducting benefit enrollment meetings, employee orientation and training. Participate in all compliance activities, including annual audits, Form 5500....

MillerKnoll

Senior Benefits Consultant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage US and Canada medical, dental, life, disability, and voluntary benefits on a regular basis and in annual programs (open enrollment, etc.)....

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

  • Colchester, VT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Colchester, VT
  • 17 hours ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: role of Payroll & Benefits Administrator will be responsible forpayroll processing and benefits administration....

Vice President, Benefits Consultant

  • CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • CA
  • 18 hours ago

Vice President, Benefits Consultant (WES0000004O)Description We are currently recruiting for a Client Relationship Manager (CRM).The candidate can be based near to any of the following locations:...

Union Benefits Administrator

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Union Benefits Administrator to manage the administration of 32BJ SEIU union benefits and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs...

Account Coordinator Employee Benefits (On-Site)

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

Benefits Administrator

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Assist with Open Enrollment Generate reports as needed. Handle returned mail....

Group Life and Disability Benefits Consultant

  • Dublin, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dublin, GA
  • 1 day ago

Company: Mercer Description: Mercer is seeking candidates for an exciting opportunity in our Group Risk Benefits Consulting Team. The successful candidate will join an existing team of group risk...

Senior Health & Benefits Consultant

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 1 day ago

Company: Mercer Description: Job Description For Posting We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer. This role will be based in Kansas City, MO. This is a...

Voluntary Benefits Consultant

  • Concord, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 1 day ago

Come join our team! There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed...

Regional Benefits Consultant

  • Bogota, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Company: Mercer Description: Mercer's GBM Team is seeking qualified candidates for the following position based in Bogota, Colombia Regional Benefits Consultant At Mercer, we're creating a culture...

Benefits Administrator (FT)

  • Acme, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Acme, MI
  • 2 days ago

Distributes materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions....

Benefits Administrator

  • Brunswick, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Brunswick, GA
  • 2 days ago

. + Call/text employees not responding during benefit enrollment period. + Enters enrollments/changes/terminations in the portals of insurance carriers. + Update pay rates for clients with salary-based...

Benefits Administrator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Ensures appropriate website updates including Open Enrollment are maintained and accurate. . Maintains and updates Benefits section of Rush's internal website. ....

Senior Benefits Consultant

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Overview Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by...

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Introduction to Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Engineering Risk-Benefit Analysis
ERBA (ESD.72) emphasizes three methodologies - reliability and probabilistic risk assessment (RPRA), decision analysis (DA), and cost-benefit analysis (CBA). In this class, the issues of interest...

Salary for Benefits Administrator Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Benefits Administrator positions.



Highest Education Level

Benefits Administrators offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.0%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Administrators
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%



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