Benefits Administrator: ERISA & Benefits Programs Expert

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage comprehensive benefit programs, guide team members and ensure compliance with ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, and IRS sections. This role collaborates with the Benefits Administration Team and external vendors in a site-based office environment.

The position emphasizes data integrity in HRIS systems, onboarding support for new hires, and ongoing benefit program improvements with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of health care group insurance, leave administration and general benefit policies, practices and legal requirements.
• Strong service orientation and ability to establish relationships with team members and vendor partners.
• Current knowledge of applicable laws such as ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS Section 125, etc. and related HR trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day team member benefit related questions and/or issues.
• Serves as a resource for new team members during onboarding.
• Responsible for HRIS data entry using Workday (new hires, status updates, job changes).
• Assists in implementing and introducing new or modified benefit programs.
• Prepares communication materials to team members and supports vendor relations.

Skills

Benefits knowledge

HRIS data entry

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

MS Office

Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

CEBS or PHR certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage comprehensive benefit programs, guide team members and ensure compliance with ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, and IRS sections. This role collaborates with the Benefits Administration Team and external vendors in a site-based office environment.

The position emphasizes data integrity in HRIS systems, onboarding support for new hires, and ongoing benefit program improvements with cross-functional teams.