Benefits & HRIS Manager — Drive HR Systems & Growth

Eliot Community Human Services; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Wellness & Family Support

100% company-paid life and accidental‑

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services in Lexington, MA, is seeking an HR Benefits and Systems Manager to oversee benefits administration and retirement programs. You will partner with HR, IT, and Finance to ensure accurate, secure HRIS configuration and timely plan billing and reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in benefits administration, strong HRIS knowledge (UKG preferred), and excellent communication. Schedule is 9am-5pm, in-person at our Lexington office; compensation ranges from USD 85,000 to

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field with at least 3 years of direct benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefit plans and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in managing major HRIS platforms (UKG preferred) with a strong aptitude for learning new HR technologies.
• Effective communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of all Agency benefits, serving as the primary contact for plan vendors, brokers and third-party administrators and as a go-to resource for staff on benefits questions.
• Lead new hire benefits orientation and coordinate open enrollment, including materials, communications and meetings.
• Manage ACA compliance, census reporting for brokers and leadership, and approval/reconciliation of all benefit billing (medical, dental, vision, life, accident, LTD, etc).
• Administer all 401(k)/403(b)/deferred compensation retirement plan activities, including deductions, loans, rollovers, distributions, compliance testing and audit support, and biweekly plan file transfers; serve on the Retirement Plan Committee.
• Serve as an HRIS subject matter expert, configuring, maintaining and upgrading system modules in partnership with HR, IT, and Finance.
• Co-lead HRIS projects and system changes from planning through implementation, including technical documentation and monitoring project timelines.
• Build and distribute HR reporting (ad hoc and recurring) while maintaining data security, integrity and confidentiality.
• Keep the Agency current on benefits and HR-systems compliance with applicable federal and state law and Eliot's Corporate Compliance program.
• Maintain strong, professional working relationships with staff and external partners; perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

HRIS administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

UKG

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services in Lexington, MA, is seeking an HR Benefits and Systems Manager to oversee benefits administration and retirement programs. You will partner with HR, IT, and Finance to ensure accurate, secure HRIS configuration and timely plan billing and reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in benefits administration, strong HRIS knowledge (UKG preferred), and excellent communication. Schedule is 9am-5pm, in-person at our Lexington office; compensation ranges from USD 85,000 to