Benefits Administrator
Robert Half Office Team
Description The Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the administration and maintenance of all
benefits and retirement programs, including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance,
short- and long-term disability.
Essential Job Duties:
− Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the Company’s HR/PR system and vendor
sites (where applicable) to provide vendors with accurate eligibility and enrollment information.
− Serves as primary contact for managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments,
status changes, claims issues, plan changes and other general inquiries during the onboarding,
current employment, and offboarding process.
− Manages daily benefits processing. Handles enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes,
beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, and compliance
testing. Maintains all related records.
− Coordinates transfer of data to vendors and external contacts for enrollments, services, premiums
and plan administration.
− Prepares monthly allocations/billing charges for payment of fees.
− Reconciles weekly vendor enrollment and discrepancy reports.
− Assists with completing benefits reporting requirements for compliance in such areas as COBRA,
HIPAA and ERISA.
− Communicates with new employees during New Employee Orientation concerning the provisions
of the company’s benefits packages. Communicates with all employees concerning any changes
in benefits and during the Open Enrollment process.
− Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
− Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
− Assists with the developing and administering of open enrollment processes, benefit enrollment
profiles and plan setup in the HR/PR system.
− Assist with developing and administering benefits programs.
− Maintains employee benefit and I-9 files.
− Maintains inventory of benefits plans, booklets, brochures and forms where applicable
− Creates and maintains Benefits information on company’s communications platforms.
− Ensures that programs are carried out in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
Position Specific Competencies:
− Job Skills: Applies the required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) in the performance of
essential job duties:
− Working knowledge of HR/PR system, benefits administration systems and processes.
− Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Word and Excel.
− Demonstrated strong data entry skills.
− Working knowledge of pertinent regulations and compliance requirements affecting employee
benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, and ADA.
− Strong basic mathematics skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
− Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate with all levels
within the organization.
− Ability to analyze and solve issues, manage time, and prioritize work.
− Strong attention to detail.
− Strong customer service skills.
− Demonstrated discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in business management, human resource management or related field, and three to
five years of related benefits administration experience in a medium to large company; or an equivalent
combination of relevant education and experience that provides the relevant skills and knowledge. Requirements Auditing, Benefit Functions, Claim Administration, Cobra Administration, Communication, Status Changes, New Employee Orientation, Microsoft Office, Employee Benefits - ERISA, ADA Accommodations, Benefits Administration, HR System TalentMatch®
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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