Benefits Administrator

A P A International; United States; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

APA International Placement Consultants in Portland, OR is seeking a Benefits Administrator for a 3-month contract. Hybrid work arrangement with a focus on benefits administration and open enrollment support.

The role requires 3+ years of experience handling health and welfare plans, benefits eligibility, enrollment, billing, and records management, along with strong customer service and communication skills. Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of health and welfare plans and enrollment processes.
• Experience with benefits eligibility, billing, and records management.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee and retiree benefit inquiries by phone and email.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollments, changes, and dependent updates.
• Support onboarding with benefits information and elections follow-up.
• Assist with annual open enrollment activities and communications.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and vendors as needed.
• Process and maintain employee benefit records in HR systems.
• Audit benefit data, payroll deductions, and vendor invoices.
• Assist COBRA, FSA, and HSA administration.
• Maintain records and reports related to benefit programs.
• Provide general administrative support for benefits projects.

Skills

Benefits administration

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

HRIS

Job description

Contract | BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants | United States

Posted On 09/08/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 10155

Language Skills English

Location Portland Oregon

Technology

City Portland

State/Province Oregon

97222

Job Description

Title: Benefits Administrator

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Portland, OR - Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to employee and retiree benefit inquiries by phone and email.
  
• Assist employees with benefit enrollments, changes, and dependent updates.
  
• Support new hire onboarding by providing benefits information and following up on benefit elections.
  
• Assist with annual open enrollment activities and benefit communications.
  
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, benefit vendors, and third-party administrators as needed.
  
• Process and maintain employee benefit records in HR systems.
  
• Audit and reconcile benefit eligibility data, payroll deductions, and vendor invoices.
  
• Assist with COBRA administration and related communications.
  
• Support FSA and HSA administration, including payroll file reconciliations.
  
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and spreadsheets related to benefit programs.
  
• Assist with accommodations administration, including tracking requests and maintaining documentation.
  
• Provide general administrative support for benefits-related projects and activities.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee benefits administration experience.
  
• Working knowledge of health and welfare benefit plans and benefits administration processes.
  
• Experience with benefits eligibility, enrollments, billing, and records management.
  
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
  
• Experience with HRIS systems; SAP experience preferred.