Benefits Operations Administrator

Alight Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alight Solutions in Chennai is seeking a Benefits Operations Administrator to process client benefit plans with high accuracy, ensure timely SLA compliance, and resolve participant issues. You will maintain SOPs, document work in Jira, and collaborate across CS, Tech, and Shared Services to deliver quality results.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of US pension / 401k / payroll administration experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 1–2 years of US pension / 401k / payroll administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process activities related to client benefit plans with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Resolve participant issues within defined guidelines and escalate when needed.
• Document work and provide daily status updates in task tools (e.g., Jira).
• Collaborate with CS, Tech, and Shared Services for issue resolution.
• Maintain SOPs, policies, and knowledge repositories current.

Skills

US Pension / 401k / Payroll processing

SOP creation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel (VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP)

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Tools

Jira

Excel

Job description

Designation-Benefits Operations Administrator (BOA)

Key Expectations

• Process all activities related to client benefit plans with high accuracy and timeliness. Execution of wealth delivery processes in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Consistently meet or exceed client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Develop a strong understanding of client plan provisions and related documentation.
• Prioritize work effectively to respond to client and participant needs.
• Ensure adherence to predefined procedures, process guidelines, and compliance standards
• The colleague will support day‑to‑day client operations, resolves participant and processing issues within defined guidelines, and escalates exceptions or risks as appropriate
• Actively participate in daily huddles and status meetings to ensure smooth operations.

Required Skills

• US Pension / 401k / Payroll processing skills
• Process documentation & SOP creation
• Accountability & ownership.
• Analytical & Critical thinking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are important.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle transaction-based processing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams (CS, Tech, Shared Services)
• Ability to manage workload in a deadline‑driven environment
• Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF formulas, pivot tables)
• Experience with AI tools in a professional setting preferred

Role Description

The Benefits Operations Administrator (BOA) is responsible for processing all activities related to client benefits plans as configured in organizational tools, while consistently meeting and exceeding client SLAs.

The role requires developing a strong understanding of client plan provisions, identifying opportunities for knowledge enhancement, and delivering work to high standards of quality and timeliness. The BOA is expected to prioritize work effectively, respond to client and participant needs in a timely manner, and ensure that all knowledge repositories, SOPs, and supporting documentation are current and accurate.

The incumbent conducts research, resolves, and responds to participant issues and inquiries using the case management tool, and collaborates closely with Customer Service, Technology, and other shared services teams for timely issue resolution.

Adherence to predefined procedures and process guidelines is critical to ensure performance parameters are consistently met or exceeded against SLA targets.

Operations Processing & Execution

• Ensure all processing is completed according to documented client requirements and quality standards
• Document work completed and provide daily updates in assigned task management tools (e.g., Jira)

Quality & Compliance

• Support quality checks and remediation efforts
• Ensure all actions are properly documented to support audit and governance needs
• Participate in corrective actions and improvement initiatives resulting from issue identification

Continuous Improvement

• Provide inputs and recommendations for process improvements based on recurring issues or inefficiencies
• Maintain awareness of process changes and ensure timely adoption once changes go live

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Proactive communication on situations, risks, and work status with internal team members
• Respond to internal requests for information or clarification in a timely and professional manner
• Active participation in team huddles

Education & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Experience:

• 1 – 2 years of experience in US pension / 401k / payroll administration are preferred.

Our story

• At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”
• Our Values:
• Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
• Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
• Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.
• It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.
• With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
• Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
• Learn more at careers.alight.com .
• (THE ROLE)
• (RESPONSIBILITIES)
• (REQUIREMENTS)
• Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.
• Benefits
• We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.
• By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
• Our commitment to Inclusion
• We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
• At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
• As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] .
• Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
• Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
• Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.
• Authorization to work in the Employing Country
• Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
• Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.