Benefits Administrator

Barry-Wehmiller; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking a Benefits Administrator to collaborate with the People Team and accurately administer medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA/HSA, leaves and voluntary benefits while safeguarding confidential information.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for team members and families, ensure compliance with ERISA/FMLA/HIPAA/IRS 125, manage HRIS data entry in Workday, and help develop centralized benefit services with field leaders and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business administration or equivalent.
• Experience with benefit programs and related rules and regulations.
• Previous experience using Workday is a plus.
• CEBS or PHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, leaves and voluntary benefits.
• Serve as primary contact for team members and families during onboarding and ongoing inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS 125 and related regulations.
• Maintain HRIS data entry in Workday (new hires, status updates, job changes).
• Partner with brokers, vendors, and legal counsel as needed to manage benefits programs.
• Prepare vendor invoices for payment and support communication materials about benefits.

Skills

Benefits administration

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

CEBS or PHR certification

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

About Us

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

About Us

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

The Benefits Administrator collaborates closely with team members to accurately administer the company’s benefit plans and programs while safeguarding confidential and sensitive information. Serving as a primary point of contact for team members and their families, the Benefits Administrator provides timely support, guidance, and education on all company benefit programs. The role also ensures compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, including recordkeeping and reporting, and helps develop and expand centralized benefit services in partnership with field leaders and the Benefits Administration Team. This role serves as a subject matter expert on a broad range of benefits programs and projects. The Benefits Administrator applies this expertise when partnering with external vendors and members of the global People Team and supports continuous improvement of benefit processes and programs. This position is based out of a Barry-Wehmiller site office and reports to the Benefits Leader.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Uses strong knowledge of all benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, leaves and voluntary benefits.
• Supports day-to-day team member benefit related questions and/or issues.
• Serves as a resource for new team members during the onboarding process.
• Responsible for HRIS data entry using Workday (new hires, status updates, job changes, etc.)
• Supports People Team project initiatives, as needed
• Prepare vendor invoices for payment
• Assists team members with solving eligibility, claims and billing issues in employee benefits programs
• Partners with brokers, vendors, legal counsel, and others, as needed
• Assists in the implementation and introduction of new and modified benefit plans
• Participates in preparing communication materials to team members
• Other duties include but are not limited to leave administration as required in order to support the needs of the business

Job Specifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of health care group insurance, leave administration and general benefit policies, practices and legal requirements
• Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and vendor partners.
• Current knowledge of applicable laws such as ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS Section 125, etc. as well as related HR trends and best practices
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Maintains confidentiality
• Displays effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proactively takes ownership of tasks and project action items
• Perseveres in problem solving with a continuous improvement mindset
• Capacity to work independently as well as on diverse teams
• Organizes, plans, and prioritizes work
• Demonstrate strong proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with benefit programs and related rules and regulations
• Previous experience using Workday is a plus
• CEBS or PHR certification is a plus

Supervisory/Responsibility

Individual contributor with no direct reports

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in a standard office setting working at a desk or table on a level surface.

Position Type

This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Travel

Occasional domestic travel may be required for this position.

Physical Demands

The position requires sitting or standing at a desk and use of a computer for prolonged periods of time. Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

BW Corporate US