Benefits Administrator — Hybrid Contract (3–5 Months)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established organization in Baltimore to fill a Benefits Administrator contract role. The position supports a busy HR team with benefits data, audits, and cross-functional coordination.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in benefits administration or HR operations, with strong Excel skills and experience in HRIS systems. The hybrid schedule reflects a blend of onsite and remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related HR support function.
• Working knowledge of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement, spending accounts).
• Experience using HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits transactions, including qualifying life event changes and eligibility updates.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Conduct routine audits and reconciliations for health, welfare, and retirement plans.
• Support ongoing compliance tracking and reporting activities.
• Coordinate with payroll, employees, and vendors to resolve benefits questions.
• Review data files and system reports to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with enrollment, terminations, and benefits administration processes.
• Track deadlines and maintain documentation.
• Support special HR projects and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Benefits administration

HR operations

Data management

HRIS

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established organization in Baltimore to fill a Benefits Administrator contract role. The position supports a busy HR team with benefits data, audits, and cross-functional coordination.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in benefits administration or HR operations, with strong Excel skills and experience in HRIS systems. The hybrid schedule reflects a blend of onsite and remote work as needed.