Benefits Administrator

Ultimate Staffing; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Monthly stipend for medical/dental/vis

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking Benefits Administrators to support client accounts across multiple time zones. You will manage day-to-day benefits administration, assist with open enrollment, verify QLEs, and coordinate with carriers and payroll teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, client relationships, and white-glove service. This hybrid position in Clearwater, FL requires 5+ years in benefits administration and account management, with strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn additional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employee benefits administration experience
• 5+ years of account management experience
• Working knowledge of Workday
• Experience coordinating benefits-related deductions with payroll teams
• Strong skills in invoice reconciliation
• Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload
• Strong multitasking capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
• Willingness to learn additional HRIS and software platforms

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration for assigned clients
• Support new hire benefit enrollments and the annual open enrollment process
• Verify and manage qualifying life events (QLEs)
• Process benefit changes directly with carriers
• Conduct invoice audits and reconciliations
• Perform payroll audits and verify benefits-related deductions
• Oversee COBRA administration processes
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships over multi-year engagements

Skills

Benefits administration

Account management

Invoice reconciliation

workload prioritization

Multitasking

Excel (advanced)

Payroll deductions coordination

Willingness to learn HRIS

Tools

Workday

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing business services organization and as they continue to expand, they are seeking Benefits Administrators who are passionate about delivering high‑quality service and building long‑term client relationships.

The Benefits Administrators will join an experienced benefits team and provide primary support to assigned clients across multiple time zones. These individuals will oversee ongoing benefits administration and serve as a key point of contact for approximately 3 to 5 client accounts, depending on size and complexity. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing white‑glove service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day benefits administration for assigned clients
• Support new hire benefit enrollments and the annual open enrollment process
• Verify and manage qualifying life events (QLEs)
• Process benefit changes directly with carriers
• Conduct invoice audits and reconciliations
• Perform payroll audits and verify benefits‑related deductions
• Oversee COBRA administration processes
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships over multi‑year engagements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employee benefits administration experience
• 5+ years of account management experience
• Working knowledge of Workday
• Experience coordinating benefits‑related deductions (medical, dental, vision, ancillary benefits, etc.) with payroll teams
• Strong skills in invoice reconciliation
• Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload
• Strong multitasking capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
• Willingness to learn additional HRIS and software platforms

What Our Client Offers Once Permanent:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• A monthly stipend to help cover medical, dental, and vision benefit costs
• Opportunities for career development and influence in organizational direction
• A supportive team environment within a growing organization

Hours: 8:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Hybrid: Two days per week in the office

Location: Clearwater, FL

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.