Benefits & Leave Administrator

Pinnacle Employee Services - PES; Town of De Witt (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k)

Supplemental insurances

Job summary

Pinnacle Employee Services is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs and leave processes. You will handle enrollments, eligibility, changes, terminations, billing, and payroll reconciliations for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, COBRA, and other programs.

You will collaborate with employees, HR, payroll, carriers, brokers, vendors, and third-party administrators to ensure timely, accurate administration and compliance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, payroll, leave administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with benefit billing and reconciliation preferred.
• Experience administering FMLA, PFL, disability, or other leave programs preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, or benefits administration systems preferred.
• PrismHR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, changes, terminations, beneficiary updates, and notices.
• Provide support regarding eligibility, coverage, deductions, and system processes.
• Coordinate data between HRIS, payroll, carrier, and vendor systems; maintain accurate records.
• Serve as primary contact for carriers, brokers, vendors, and TPA(s).
• Prepare weekly/monthly benefit reports and assist with open enrollment.
• Maintain benefit procedures and identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce errors.
• Reconcile monthly carrier invoices against enrollment records and payroll deductions.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in coverage, rates, and deductions.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors, payroll, and internal teams to resolve billing and enrollment issues.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Tools

HRIS

PrismHR

Payroll systems

Job description

Pinnacle Employee Services is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs and leave processes. You will handle enrollments, eligibility, changes, terminations, billing, and payroll reconciliations for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, COBRA, and other programs.

You will collaborate with employees, HR, payroll, carriers, brokers, vendors, and third-party administrators to ensure timely, accurate administration and compliance