Benefits Administrator

Benefits Administrator 

Job Category: Administration 

Job Status: Full-time, exempt 

Reports to: Director of Human Resources & Administration  

Responsibilities:

Administration 

• Aid in the administration of the HRIS system: benefits enrollments, staff status, payroll, eligibility changes, offboarding


• Accuracy of benefits enrollment providing vendors eligibility information


• Assist with new-hire orientations, benefits information distribution & meetings

• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data

• Assist employees re: benefits claim issues & plan changes

• Distribute all benefits enrollment materials & determine eligibility

• Enroll employees with carriers; process life status changes

• Respond to benefits inquiries from managers & employees on plan provisions, 403b retirement, benefits enrollments, status changes & general inquiries


• Process/administers all leave-of-absence requests & disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability, FMLA


• Assist CFO & Director of Human Resources with annual ERISA audit

• Respond to unemployment claims; attend hearings as needed

• Respond to/process workers’ compensation claims, working with both the employee and the workers’ compensation insurance company


• Assists with open enrollment process

• Administer tuition reimbursement program

• Provides reports for allocation/billing charges

• Process documents through payroll & insurance providers for accurate record-keeping & deductions

• Perform customer service functions

• Process termination of benefits


• Clerical duties: making photocopies, correspondence, filing documents

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Legal & Compliance 

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices
  

• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law


• Assists with employee benefits audits to ensure various legal and accreditation compliance standards


• Submit online investigation requests regarding workers’ compensation and unemployment claims


• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 


• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems

• At least two years related experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits  

• Compensation commensurate with experience


• Comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Competitive health plan

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution

• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee

• Voluntary life and short-term disability options available


• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match 

• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Generous paid time off and holidays

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members. 

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