Benefits Administrator

Cesna Recruitment; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cesna Recruitment is seeking an HR Generalist with a focus on Benefits Administration to manage and oversee employee benefits programs and support general HR functions. The role requires handling enrollments, compliance, and communication with brokers and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in benefits administration, strong knowledge of benefits laws, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. The position offers comprehensive benefits and room for growth within HR functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration and general HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: administer and manage employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, wellness, retirement (401(k)/403(b)), and other voluntary benefits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries and issues.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations in HRIS and with benefits providers.
• Conduct new hire benefit orientations and annual open enrollment.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure timely, accurate payments and payroll deductions.
• Maintain up-to-date benefits documentation, plan summaries, and employee communication materials.
• Stay informed of legislative changes impacting benefits (e.g., ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FAMLI, FMLA) and ensure company compliance.
• Work with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues and manage renewals.
• Analyze benefits data to support budgeting, cost control, and strategic planning.
• General HR Support: assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy in the HRIS system.
• Support employee leave administration including FMLA, FAMLI, and other leave types.
• Contribute to HR projects such as policy updates, employee engagement initiatives, and compliance audits.
• Respond to routine employee questions related to HR policies and procedures.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS (Paycom)

Payroll/HRIS tools

Job description

Position

HR Generalist

About Our Client

Manufacuting

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Benefits Administrator to manage and oversee our employee benefits programs while supporting general Human Resources functions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring our benefits offerings are administered accurately, comply with regulations, and support employee engagement and retention.

Job Description

Benefits Administration (Primary Focus)

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, wellness, retirement (401(k)/403(b)), and other voluntary benefits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries and issues.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations in HRIS and with benefits providers.
• Conduct new hire benefit orientations and annual open enrollment.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure timely, accurate payment and payroll deductions.
• Maintain up-to-date benefits documentation, plan summaries, and employee communication materials.
• Stay informed of legislative changes impacting benefits (e.g., ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FAMLI, FMLA) and ensure company compliance.
• Work with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues and manage renewals.
• Analyze benefits data to support budgeting, cost control, and strategic planning.

General Human Resources Support

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy in the HRIS system.
• Support employee leave administration including FMLA, FAMLI, and other leave types.
• Contribute to HR projects such as policy updates, employee engagement initiatives, and compliance audits.
• Respond to routine employee questions related to HR policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration and general HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems, Paycom preferred.
• Benefits certification (CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• Salary 65-75k

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance