Senior Benefits Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support the organization's self-funded medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefit programs
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee benefit inquiries and complex escalations
• Partner with third-party administrators, brokers, and insurance vendors to ensure efficient plan administration and regulatory compliance
• Aid in annual open enrollment planning, employee education, and communications
• Analyze utilization trends and recommend improvements that enhance employee experience while supporting cost containment
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and ACA requirements
• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive employee wellness initiatives aligned with organizational goals
• Cook up wellness challenges, preventive care campaigns, and vendor-sponsored activities
• Monitor participation metrics and recommend strategies to increase employee engagement and program effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including substantial responsibility for employee benefits administration
• Demonstrated experience administering self-funded medical plans for an employer-sponsored health program
• Experience designing or managing employee wellness initiatives and engagement programs
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and employee benefits regulations
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a nonprofit, research, higher education, or scientific organization
• Experience with HR analytics and reporting
• Knowledge of self-funded health plan financial management and vendor oversight
• Experience supporting organizations with approximately 500-1,000 employees

Benefits

We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, generous retirement, work life balance and a stimulating and diverse work environment. Explore our benefits: here.