Benefits Administrator

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program shaping

Vendor negotiations exposure

Growth path in HR/Total Rewards

Employee experience prioritized

Job summary

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners is seeking a Benefits Administrator to own day-to-day benefits program administration in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH. The ideal candidate will manage enrollments, life events, open enrollment, and data accuracy while serving as the primary benefits contact for employees.

The role requires at least 2 years of benefits administration experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Familiarity with ACA, COBRA, and ERISA regulations.
• Experience with HRIS/benefits administration systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and service orientation.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Process new hire enrollments, life events changes, and annual open enrollment.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and troubleshooting.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers.
• Maintain accurate benefits data within HRIS systems.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA regulations.
• Assist with annual open enrollment communications and system updates.
• Coordinate with HR and Payroll for accurate deductions and eligibility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Service-oriented

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

We are looking for aBenefits Administratorto work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented HR professional to own the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy and a smooth experience for employees, in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Process new hire enrollments, life event changes, and annual open enrollment
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions, troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers
• Maintain accurate benefits data within HRIS systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, ERISA)
• Assist with the coordination of annual open enrollment, including communications and system updates
• Partner with HR and Payroll teams to ensure accurate deduction and eligibility processing
• Support audits and reporting related to benefits programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of benefits administration experience
• Familiarity with ACA, COBRA, and ERISA regulations
• Experience with HRIS/benefits administration systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, with a service-oriented approach to employee support
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately

What Our Client Offers

• A benefits program you'll actually get to help shape, not just administer
• Direct exposure to vendor negotiations and open enrollment strategy
• Clear growth path within the broader HR/Total Rewards function
• An organization that treats the employee experience as a genuine priority