Benefits Administrator

About the role

The Benefits Administrator provides support to participants in the Baker Benefits Plan and assists with the administration of health & welfare and retirement benefits for US-based attorneys and professional staff, as well as select benefits for attorneys outside the US.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the administration of the Baker Benefits Plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, defined contribution (401(k)), and defined benefit (cash balance) plans.
• Provide administrative support for leave of absence programs as needed.
• Maintain vendor file feeds and coordinate with vendors on requirements and changes to all data transfers.
• Participate in the management of the annual enrollment process and develop communications with stakeholders.
• Provide support to external auditors for the annual benefit plans audit (insurance and retirement).
• Work with benefit plan partners to verify employee data when requested and for all annual compliance requests, including ACA reporting.
• Process new hires and mid-year life changes, and electronically maintain employee benefit files.
• Audit eligibility changes/files to ensure timely notification to vendors.

Qualifications

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Strong experience in Benefits Administration.
• Strong mathematical aptitude, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel-generated reports.
• Knowledgeable of all Health and Welfare plans and voluntary programs.
• HRIS experience is preferred.

Skills

• Effective presentation and communication skills; able to deliver informative and engaging presentations.
• Understands and applies complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
• Able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.

Reports to: Senior Manager of Benefits