Benefits Administrator: Life, AD&D & Retirement

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Penn State’s Benefits team is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage life insurance, AD&D, survivor benefits, and retirement plan administration while servicing employees, retirees, and partners with accuracy and empathy.

The role supports a flexible work arrangement blending remote and on-campus duties, with emphasis on compliance, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across University departments.

Qualifications

• Interpret policies, procedures, and plan provisions accurately.
• Research and resolve problems across systems and stakeholders with sound judgment.
• Maintain organized, confidential employee benefits records with attention to detail.
• Communicate complex information clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Administer life insurance, AD&D, survivor and beneficiary benefits.
• Handle death and survivor benefits administration.
• Manage life insurance and AD&D billing and vendor relations.
• Oversee retirement plan administration.
• Conduct general benefits administration tasks.
• Provide responsive service to employees, retirees, and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Problem resolution

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Discretion

Collaboration

Record-keeping

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Penn State’s Benefits team is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage life insurance, AD&D, survivor benefits, and retirement plan administration while servicing employees, retirees, and partners with accuracy and empathy.

The role supports a flexible work arrangement blending remote and on-campus duties, with emphasis on compliance, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across University departments.