Benefits Administrator

H.W. Kaufman Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid continuing education courses

Health benefits including medical, vision and dental

401K with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Access to Kaufman Wellness Program

Job summary

A prominent insurance firm located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, seeks a Recruiter to manage employee benefits administration, ensuring compliance with laws and best practices. Responsibilities include case management, data compilation for government reporting, and supporting HRBP on complex issues. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and experience in benefits administration. The role offers competitive compensation and various health and welfare benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in employee benefits administration.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and benefits administration.
• Benefit certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper administration of company benefits following laws and best practices.
• Manage complex cases involving medical and leave issues.
• Compile data for government reports like 401K and year-end 5500 reporting.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

Job description

Recruiter at H.W Kaufman Group/Burns & Wilcox

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the administration of company benefits is done in the correct manner, following all pertinent laws, guidelines, and best‑practices; this includes health and wellness, leaves of absence, 401K, unemployment, and worker’s compensation
• Case management: the ability to manage complex medical, 401K, and leave of absence issues
• Compile and organize information for unemployment hearings; occasionally take part in unemployment hearings
• Provide support and guidance to HRBPs when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to conduct interactive process in cases involving ADA guidelines
• Be able to compile and analyze data needed for various government reports, including 401K and year‑end 5500 reporting
• Fulfill court ordered benefit directives and file all relevant state paperwork correctly and in a timely manner
• Be able to compile a benefit analysis and present findings to senior leadership
• Identify and recommend reasonable short and long‑term goals for key performance metrics, including providing pertinent milestones, and benchmarks
• Assist in research and data collection on current and future benefit offerings; make recommendations to senior leadership for policies and benefits changes which would improve existing benefits and leave offerings
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field required
• Minimum of two years of experience employee benefits administration
• Benefit Certifications preferred
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and benefits administration
• Extensive knowledge of our HRIS and similar human resource management software and practices
• Basic knowledge of payroll practices/processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Competitive base compensation
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Access to Kaufman Wellness Program

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Customer Service

Industries

• Insurance and Financial Services