Benefits Operations Administrator

Alight Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits Day One

Career growth opportunities

Global organization

Job summary

Alight Solutions in Chennai seeks a Benefits Operations Administrator to process client benefit plans and deliver wealth delivery services with accuracy. You will follow SOPs, meet SLAs, and support daily operations while collaborating with CS, Tech, and Shared Services.

A bachelor’s degree is required and 1–2 years of US pension/payroll experience is preferred. The role emphasizes process clarity, documentation, and cross‑functional teamwork in a global benefits environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with US pension/401k/payroll processing workflows.
• Ability to document processes and create SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Process client benefit activities with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Execute wealth delivery processes per SOPs and meet SLAs.
• Support day‑to‑day client operations and assist cross‑functional teams.

Skills

US Pension

401k processing

SOP creation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. Alight embraces values that come directly from our people – purposeful, human, united and growth‑minded – reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.

Our Benefits

With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization.

Great Place to Work

Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including “Great Place to Work” for the past 7 years and Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For.” To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here. We invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com.

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.

Application and Interview

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: Government ID 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. Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera‑on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.

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 with reasonable accommodation 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 accommodation 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 reasonable accommodations/modifications 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.

About Alight Solutions

Alight is a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave and point solutions for many of the world’s largest organizations and over 30 million people. Through the administration of employee benefits, 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. Our Alight Worklife® platform empowers employers to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce and engage them throughout life’s most important moments with personalized benefits management and data‑driven insights, leading to increased employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity.

Learn more at alight.com.

Our values are the essence of who we are

Agility. Move with purpose. Learn fast. Adapt quickly.

Leadership. Lead by example. Own the outcome. Serve others.

Integrity. Do the right thing – even when it is difficult or unseen.

Growth Mindset Stay curious. Keep learning. Never stop improving.

High‑Quality. Do it thoughtfully. Do it completely. Do it well.

Trust. Trust is earned through consistency, authenticity, and credibility.

Our Colleague Experience

At Alight Solutions, we are reimagining how people and organizations thrive. To deliver on this purpose, we do things differently. From company leaders to our newest colleagues, we all play a role in bringing our values to life. Every colleague shapes how Alight can become better, stronger and brighter – together. With technology as our catalyst and humanity at our core, we advance each day toward a better future in work and life. We understand the powerful human connections that create success for organizations. We bring an industry leader's expertise and a true partner's commitment to our benefits and administration solutions around health, wealth, HR, finance and consumer experience.

Are you interested in helping us shape the future of work and life for organizations, people and their families?

If so, you've come to the right place. Help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive! Our story starts with a simple, universal truth: Every business is a people business. We are Alight Solutions. Reimagining how people and organizations thrive.

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