Benefits & Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

Quest Global; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Quest Global in Windsor, CT (hybrid, 1-2 days on-site) is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, lead annual open enrollment, and manage leaves of absence in partnership with third-party administrators. You will ensure ACA/COBRA/ERISA/HIPAA compliance, coordinate with payroll, and maintain benefits documentation.

The role requires 3–5 years of benefits administration and strong Excel skills; ADP Workforce Now experience is

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US employee benefits administration.
• Experience with self-funded plans, HMOs, and PPOs.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in benefits administration or HR operations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (HR/Business) or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, voluntary benefits, and leaves.
• Lead annual open enrollment initiatives end-to-end including planning, vendor coordination, employee communications, system readiness, and post-enrollment review.
• Oversee leave of absence administration in partnership with third-party administrators, ensuring timely outreach and accurate tracking.
• Own return-to-work process for employees on leave with HR, payroll, and shared services coordination.
• Manage ADA interactive process and reasonable accommodations in partnership with employees and HR stakeholders.
• Process complex benefit enrollments and life events, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Lead ACA health compliance initiatives including eligibility governance and data validation.
• Coordinate audits, regulatory documentation, and adherence to ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and 125.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers; ensure timely issue resolution.
• Review and reconcile vendor reports, enrollment data, and benefit invoices for data accuracy.

Skills

Excel proficiency

HR operations

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Certification in employee benefits or HR

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS platforms

Job description

Quest Global in Windsor, CT (hybrid, 1-2 days on-site) is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, lead annual open enrollment, and manage leaves of absence in partnership with third-party administrators. You will ensure ACA/COBRA/ERISA/HIPAA compliance, coordinate with payroll, and maintain benefits documentation.

The role requires 3–5 years of benefits administration and strong Excel skills; ADP Workforce Now experience is