Benefits Administrator: ACA/COBRA & 401(k) Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a meticulous Benefits Administrator in Fresno, CA to support medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, COBRA, ACA tracking, and retirement plan administration. You will be the primary contact for employee benefits questions, process enrollments and life events, and assist with open enrollment, audits, and compliance (ERISA, HIPAA, 125).

Join a safety‑minded, team‑oriented environment focused on accurate benefits processing and employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years HR benefits administration experience.
• Experience with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and Section 125.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and 401(k)).
• Process enrollments, eligibility changes, qualifying life events, terminations, and coverage updates in HRIS, carrier, and benefits systems.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits questions, guiding eligibility, coverage, claims, and enrollment.
• Support open enrollment activities and related documentation.
• Assist with COBRA, ACA data tracking, benefits audits, reporting, and billing reconciliation.
• Coordinate with carriers and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Benefits administration platforms

Carrier portals

Third-party administrator systems

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a meticulous Benefits Administrator in Fresno, CA to support medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, COBRA, ACA tracking, and retirement plan administration. You will be the primary contact for employee benefits questions, process enrollments and life events, and assist with open enrollment, audits, and compliance (ERISA, HIPAA, 125).

Join a safety‑minded, team‑oriented environment focused on accurate benefits processing and employee