Benefits Administrator

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site parking

Shuttle service

Childcare partnership

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a Benefits Administrator to oversee health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs within a large health system. You will ensure accurate enrollment, compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and IRS rules while partnering with HRIS, Payroll, Finance and external carriers.

Join a team that values data-driven insights, process improvements, and vendor management. The role requires deep benefits knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CEBS or CBP preferred.
• 3+ years of benefit administration experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong communication and deadline-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits programs.
• Audit enrollment integrity and reconcile with payroll and carriers.
• Lead audits, vendor disputes, and system discrepancies.
• Maintain plan documents, SPDs, and compliance notices.
• Build dashboards to monitor enrollment trends and cost drivers.
• Ensure ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CEBS

CBP

Tools

Oracle HRIS

UKG

ADP

Job description

Job Description

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Job Description

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Regular, Full Time

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.

Responsibilities

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the expert level administration, optimization, and operational governance of the organization’s health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs. This role ensures flawless execution of all benefits processes, drives continuous improvement through data driven insights, and serves as a technical authority on benefits systems, compliance, and vendor performance. The administrator partners with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and external carriers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience across all benefit touchpoints. This position requires deep subject matter expertise, advanced analytical capabilities, strong systems proficiency, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. The Benefits Administrator acts as a key operational strategist within the Benefits function.

• Oversee daily operations for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, COBRA, FSA/HSA, retirement plans, and leave programs with accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain enrollment integrity through audits, reconciliations, and alignment across HRIS, carriers, and payroll.
• Lead resolution of complex employee cases, vendor disputes, and system discrepancies.
• Document end to end workflows to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
• Maintain benefits setup in platforms such as Oracle, UKG, and ADP, including eligibility rules and payroll integrations.
• Build dashboards, audits, and analytics to track enrollment trends, cost drivers, and compliance metrics.
• Manage file feeds, troubleshoot errors, and coordinate with IT and vendors for data accuracy.
• Conduct audits, root cause analysis, and data integrity checks across systems.
• Ensure adherence to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS rules, and state mandates.
• Maintain SPDs, SBCs, plan documents, and compliance notices in partnership with Legal.
• Lead readiness for internal/external audits, including support for 5500 filings and nondiscrimination testing.
• Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions and process controls.
• Partner with carriers, brokers, and TPAs to resolve escalations, monitor SLAs, and support renewals.
• Review claims data, utilization trends, and vendor metrics to inform plan design.
• Deliver expert employee guidance, develop communication materials, and support open enrollment planning and execution

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of benefit administration experience.
• Alternative: CEBS, CBP or equivalent certification and 3-5 years of benefit administration experience.
• Alternative: 8-10 years of benefit administration experience.
• Advanced skillset with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), Adobe and HRIS system.
• Strong interpersonal skills – both oral and written.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels, particularly peers, team members, and department managers.
• Handle employee and organization information in a confidential manner.
• The ability to multi-task and accomplish ongoing tasks and project assignments in an accurate and timely manner with minimal level of supervision.