Benefits Admin Consultant

ROCKCREST; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources services company in the United States seeks a Benefits Administrator to manage employee benefits programs and HR systems. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in benefits administration, proficiency with HRIS tools, and strong attention to detail. This is a contract position ideal for someone with excellent customer service skills and experience in compliance with various regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR operations.
• Demonstrated experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, and retirement plans.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment support.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

HRIS experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Workday

ADP

UKG

BambooHR

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the administration of employee benefits programs and maintaining accurate employee data within HR systems. This role partners closely with HR, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure benefits are delivered accurately, compliantly, and efficiently. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with HRIS platforms and a solid understanding of benefits operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions, enrollment support, and general HRIS‑related inquiries
• Coordinate benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and vendor systems
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across HR, payroll, and benefits platforms
• Support open enrollment planning, execution, and post‑enrollment audits
• Reconcile benefits billing and assist with issue resolution in partnership with vendors and payroll
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA)
• Run standard and ad hoc HRIS and benefits reports as needed
• Assist with testing, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of HRIS and benefits‑related system integrations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support HR process improvements and system enhancements

HRIS & Systems Experience

• Workday
• ADP (Workforce Now, Vantage, or TotalSource)
• UKG (Pro, Ready, Dimensions)
• Paylocity
• Paycom
• BambooHR
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Oracle HCM
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Benefits administration platforms such as Alight, WEX, Businessolver, PlanSource, Ease, or similar

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related HR role
• Demonstrated experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Effective communication and customer service skills

Preferred Skills

• Benefits or HR certifications (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SHRM‑CP)
• Experience with system implementations, upgrades, or integrations
• Intermediate Excel or reporting skills

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Human Resources

Industry: Human Resources Services