Assistant Director, Benefits Strategy & Compliance

01 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, GA is seeking an Assistant Director of Benefits Administration to lead and optimize our health, welfare and retirement programs, ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA and related laws, and oversee enrollment and vendor relationships.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Benefits and Operations and emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and clear communication with employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in employee benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations.
• Experience administering health and welfare plans and retirement programs.
• Proficient with Workday.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and administering employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
• Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other federal and state requirements.
• Reviews Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) change reports and makes any necessary adjustments to insure employees' premiums for benefits are correct.
• Responsible for day-to-day benefits administration, enrollment, eligibility, life event changes, and terminations.
• Manage relationships with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, brokers, and other vendors.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including employee communications and system testing.
• Review and reconcile benefits invoices and coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate payments.
• Respond to complex employee inquiries and resolve benefits issues.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits and recommend policy updates.
• Support audits, compliance reporting, and preparation of required filings.
• Assist in evaluating new benefits offerings and recommending improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Five to seven years experience in benefits administration

Professional certification CEBS, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, CBP

Tools

Workday

Job description

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, GA is seeking an Assistant Director of Benefits Administration to lead and optimize our health, welfare and retirement programs, ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA and related laws, and oversee enrollment and vendor relationships.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Benefits and Operations and emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and clear communication with employees.