Benefits & Leave Administrator

Hirschbach; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirschbach is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage and support employee benefits and leave programs in an office setting. The role focuses on accurate administration, regulatory compliance, and delivering clear benefits communications to employees.

You will collaborate with vendors, coordinate enrollments, and ensure payroll alignment during absences. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in HR-adjacent roles, experience with HRIS, and a commitment to employee service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in human resources or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably HR-related.
• Experience with HRIS software preferred.
• Self-Funded Group Health Plans Training certification required.

Responsibilities

• Benefits administration: enrollment, changes, terminations, inquiries.
• Coordinate leave of absence processes and communicate with external leave administrator.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and carriers for service quality.
• Audit benefits data for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Leave Management

Payroll Support

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Hirschbach is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage and support employee benefits and leave programs in an office setting. The role focuses on accurate administration, regulatory compliance, and delivering clear benefits communications to employees.

You will collaborate with vendors, coordinate enrollments, and ensure payroll alignment during absences. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in HR-adjacent roles, experience with HRIS, and a commitment to employee service.