Benefits Administrator

Ringside Talent; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringside Talent is seeking a Benefits Administrator to own day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on accuracy, employee experience, and compliance with benefits regulations.

The ideal candidate will manage enrollments, respond to benefits inquiries, coordinate with HR and Payroll, and support audits and reporting to ensure accurate deductions and eligibility.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement).
• Process new hire enrollments, life event changes, and open enrollment.
• Serve as a benefits support contact and troubleshoot issues.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We are looking for a Benefits Administrator to 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