Benefits Administrator (Contract)

Chesapeake Search Partners; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners partners with a client in Baltimore for a Temporary Benefits Administrator role spanning 3–5 months, with hybrid work flexibility.

You will handle day-to-day benefits administration, enrollments, record-keeping, audits, and reporting, coordinating with HR, vendors, and payroll. The role requires 2+ years in benefits administration and UKG experience, along with strong Excel skills and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR operations.
• Understanding of health and welfare plans, HSA, FSA, and 401(k).
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems; UKG preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with reporting and data reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process employee benefit enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and eligibility information within UKG and other benefits administration systems.
• Conduct regular benefits audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Support the administration of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, FSA, and retirement benefit plans.
• Assist with 401(k) administration, including employee contributions, demographic updates, and related reporting.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions, contributions, and adjustments.
• Monitor and resolve benefits discrepancies, system errors, and eligibility issues.
• Communicate with benefits vendors and internal departments to address administrative needs.
• Maintain benefits tracking reports, process required documentation, and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

UKG

Job description

CSP has partnered with a company in their search for a Temporary Benefits Administrator to provide maternity leave coverage. This position will be for the next 3-5 months, and will be hybrid in Baltimore, MD.

This individual will provide day-to-day benefits administration and operational support, including processing employee benefit changes, maintaining accurate records, managing routine audits and reporting, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. The position will work closely with HR and Benefits leadership to ensure the smooth administration of employee benefit programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process employee benefit enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and eligibility information within UKG and other benefits administration systems.
• Conduct regular benefits audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Support the administration of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, FSA, and retirement benefit plans.
• Assist with 401(k) administration, including employee contributions, demographic updates, and related reporting.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions, contributions, and adjustments.
• Monitor and resolve benefits discrepancies, system errors, and eligibility issues.
• Communicate with benefits vendors and internal departments to address administrative needs.
• Maintain benefits tracking reports, process required documentation, and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR operations preferred.
• General understanding of employee benefits, including health and welfare plans, HSA, FSA, and 401(k) plans.
• Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems, with UKG experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, data audits, and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors.