Benefits Administrator

Self-Help; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Self-Help is seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our Vallejo, CA team, with potential Durham, NC work for multi-state coverage. You will administer all benefit programs, manage Open Enrollment, and serve as the primary contact for benefits questions and changes.

You will also coordinate leaves, educate staff, and ensure data accuracy across HR systems. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5 years of benefits experience, and proficiency with HRIS/Workday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5 years benefits experience.
• Experience with HRIS; Workday preferred.
• PHR or CEBS certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of benefit principles, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to present information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated high-level customer service to employees.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build relationships within HR and across sites and travel as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Align with Self-Help's Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain company benefit programs for staff, including multi-state locations.
• Manage annual Open Enrollment, system config, communications, enrollment support, and data integrity.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits questions, eligibility, changes, and issues.
• Administer/coordinate leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state/local leaves).
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers and provide guidance on benefits and processes.
• Educate employees/managers on benefits and enrollment procedures via meetings and trainings.
• Liaise between benefit vendors, Payroll, HR, and employees to resolve issues.
• Support wellness initiatives and vendor programs.
• Maintain benefit data in HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Calculate benefit costs and prepare benefit-related reports.
• Monitor federal/state benefit regulations and advise on changes to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate compliance activities for retirement plans, ACA, and other regulations.

Skills

HRIS experience

Workday experience

PHR or CEBS

Benefit principles

Oral & written communication

Customer service

Highly organized

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5 years benefits experience

PHR or CEBS preferred

Tools

HRIS system

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

WHO We Are:

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers to building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we're committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high-quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh food resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we've constantly sought new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.

We are seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our Durham, NC or Vallejo, CA team!

WHAT You’ll Do:

• Administer and maintain all company benefit programs for assigned staff, which may include those in multi-state locations.

• Coordinate and administer the annual Open Enrollment process, including system configuration, testing, employee communications, enrollment support, auditing, reconciliation of benefit elections, and post-enrollment reviews to ensure the accuracy and integrity of enrollment data.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions, eligibility and enrollment, benefit changes, and the resolution of benefit-related issues.

• Administer and/or coordinate leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state and local leave programs, parental and military leave.

• Build and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships with employees and managers by providing guidance and support regarding benefit programs, leaves of absence, and related processes.

• Educate employees and managers on benefit offerings, enrollment procedures, and responsibilities through open enrollment meetings, training sessions, individualized consultations, and other presentations, as needed.

• Function as liaison between benefit vendors, Payroll, Human Resources, and employees to resolve benefit-related issues.

• Support employee wellness initiatives and related vendor programs.

• Maintain benefit information within HR systems, ensuring accurate employee eligibility, enrollments, benefit elections, payroll deductions, and vendor file transmissions.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential benefit records.

• Calculate employee and employer benefit costs for all benefit plans to ensure accurate employee deductions and vendor billing.Prepare and analyze benefit-related reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Research and monitor changes to federal and state benefit regulations, including health care reform, ensuring benefit programs remain compliant and recommending changes when necessary.

• Participate in and, at times, lead the coordination of compliance activities, including but not limited toretirement plans,ACA,and other applicable federal and state regulations, ensuring required data is submitted accurately and timely.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in related field OR equivalent related experienceand 5 years related benefits experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with HRIS system;Workdayexperience preferred.

• PHR or CEBS professional certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge of benefit principles, laws, and regulations and technical knowledge of benefit functional areas

• Ability to effectively present information, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to provide high level customer service to employees.

• Highly organized with keen attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to develop strong relationships within the HR team and with employees throughout assigned area of responsibility.

• May be required to travel to various business sites.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to demonstrate Self-Help's Core Values:

• Embracing & Promoting Change
• Results Not Credit
• Diversity as a Strength
• Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact
• Mission Before Self
• Service with Excellence

If you are interested in who we are and what we do; havea strong desireto work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all - THIS is the place for you!

Compensation range - $63,200 - 94,800 Durham, NC

$75,900 - 113,900 Vallejo, CA

Self-Help is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company Disclaimer:

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.

Self-Help is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company Disclaimer:

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.