Benefits & Leave Administrator (Open Enrollment)

Self-Help Services Corp; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Self-Help Services Corp seeks a Benefits Administrator to manage company benefit programs across multiple sites. The role includes Open Enrollment coordination, leave administration (FMLA/ADA), and employee guidance on benefits and responsibilities.

You will partner with vendors, HR, payroll, and managers to ensure accurate data, compliance, and cost management. Strong communication, organization, and HRIS proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5 years benefits experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems; Workday preferred.
• PHR or CEBS certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of benefit principles, laws, and regulations.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to present information clearly and build relationships.
• Willingness to travel to multiple business sites.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain all company benefit programs for assigned staff across locations.
• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment, including configuration, testing, enrollment support, auditing and data integrity.
• Serve as primary contact for benefit questions, eligibility, enrollment, and changes.
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, ADA, state/local leaves, parental/military).
• Educate employees/managers on benefits, enrollment procedures, and responsibilities.
• Liaise between vendors, Payroll, HR and employees to resolve issues.
• Support wellness initiatives and related vendor programs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential benefit records and reports.
• Calculate and verify employee and employer benefit costs; ensure correct deductions.
• Monitor changes in federal/state benefit regulations and ensure compliance.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Workday experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Self-Help Services Corp seeks a Benefits Administrator to manage company benefit programs across multiple sites. The role includes Open Enrollment coordination, leave administration (FMLA/ADA), and employee guidance on benefits and responsibilities.

You will partner with vendors, HR, payroll, and managers to ensure accurate data, compliance, and cost management. Strong communication, organization, and HRIS proficiency are essential.