Benefits Administrator

SURGE Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to join our headquarters team. The role focuses on managing self-funded medical plans and 401(k) administration within a large multi-state organization, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

You will administer health, dental, vision, and retirement programs, coordinate open enrollment, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of benefits administration experience, preferably in a large multi-state organization.
• Hands-on experience with self-funded medical plans and 401(k) administration.
• Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, IRS, and DOL requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Excel reporting (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Manage day-to-day 401(k) plan administration including enrollments and audits.
• Support compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, IRS, and DOL requirements.
• Coordinate open enrollment, employee education, and benefits orientations.
• Partner with vendors, brokers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Reconcile benefits invoices, billing, and payroll deductions.
• Analyze self-funded medical plan performance, utilization, and costs.
• Maintain accurate records and timely benefits reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Benefits administration software

Job description

We're Hiring: Benefits Administrator | Columbus, OH

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to join our team at our Columbus headquarters!

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented benefits professional with hands-on experience managing self-funded medical plans and 401(k) administration in a large, multi-state organization.

What You'll Do:

• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Manage day-to-day 401(k) plan administration, including enrollments, contributions, compliance testing, and annual audits.
• Support compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, IRS, and Department of Labor requirements.
• Coordinate open enrollment, employee education, and benefits orientations.
• Partner with benefits vendors, brokers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Reconcile benefits invoices, billing, and payroll deductions.
• Analyze self-funded medical plan performance, utilization, and costs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely benefits reporting.

What We're Looking For:

• 3–5 years of progressive benefits administration experience, preferably within a large, multi-state organization.
• Hands-on experience administering self-funded medical plans and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, benefits systems, and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and reporting.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in staffing or light industrial environments is highly preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Location: Columbus, Ohio — Headquarters
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Benefits or HR Leadership