HR/Benefits Administrator
Job Summary
Ensures the organization’s employee benefit programs comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity. Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on benefits compliance; provides oversight, guidance, and risk mitigation across health and welfare, retirement, and wellbeing programs.
Partners closely with the Director/Comp and Benefits (C&B), General Counsel, Human Resources (HR) Division, Payroll (dept# 8214), Finance (dept# 8211), vendors, and external advisors to maintain a strong compliance posture and support business objectives.
What You’ll Need To Apply
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field from an accredited educational institution
Required Experience: Five (5) years of benefits administration and/or benefits compliance experience
Preferred Experience: Strong experience in benefits administration and plan operations (e.g., renewals, open enrollment support, and vendor coordination).
Working knowledge of key benefits regulations and compliance practices (e.g., Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Section 125).
Strong customer service skills. Skilled in vendor management and issue resolution, benefits compliance support, and audit readiness.
Proficiency with benefits administration systems and human resources information systems (HRIS).
Ability to partner effectively with General Counsel and the HR Division on compliance execution.
Ability to provide timely front-line support.
Strong service orientation.
Required Certification/License/Registry
None
Preferred Certification/License/Registry
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) credential from WorldatWork.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) credential from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential from SHRM.