Benefit Administrator

BCC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit-Sharing/ Defined Contribution

Company-paid ST and LT Disability

Maternity Leave/ Parental Leave

Job summary

Benefits Coordinators Corporation (BCC) in Pittsburgh is seeking a Benefits Administrator to assist in managing employee benefit programs. This role involves billing functions, processing enrollments, and troubleshooting data across multiple systems.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and attention to detail. This position requires navigating complex benefits scenarios rather than simple data entry. The company offers PTO, 401(k) with company match, and paid disability.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related office experience preferred.
• Prior benefits experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Handle billing and administrative functions of benefits plans.
• Process enrollments, updates, and handle status changes.
• Analyze and troubleshoot data for accuracy.

Skills

Previous experience with Word

Excel skills

Outlook proficiency

Strong written communication skills

Strong oral communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Job description

Benefits Coordinators Corporation (BCC) is a third-party employee benefits administrator and a leader in developing services designed to help our clients run more effective employee benefit programs. We have been experiencing growth and are currently adding a Benefits Administrator to the team. This is a great opportunity to start your career in a role where you can be trained by and work with some of the top experts in the industry.

In practice, the core activities of the job include:

• Billing and administrative functions of Active, Retiree and COBRA benefits plans
• Process enrollments, update carriers, handle status changes, and process documentation of insurability and carrier follow-ups
• Analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies

Strengths and skills necessary for success in the role:

• Previous experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook will be helpful
• 1–2 years related office experience preferred
• Prior benefits experience is preferred, however not required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to think critically and solve problems
• Ability to identify inconsistencies, troubleshoot issues, and work through complex information

Additional context about the role:

This is not a transactional data entry position. The Benefits Administrator must be a critical thinker who can evaluate information and ask the right questions. The role requires navigating complex benefit scenarios, resolving discrepancies, and working proactively rather than simply entering data.

• PTO/ Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/ Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/ Parental Leave