Benefits & Leave Program Leader

T. Parker Host; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Parker Host is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee day-to-day employee benefit programs and leave administration. The role requires coordinating with HR leadership, payroll, brokers, carriers and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant benefits delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years’ experience in benefits administration, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Avondale, LA headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in benefits or leave administration.
• Experience administering benefits and leave programs for a multi-state workforce.
• Hands-on FMLA and other federal/state leave program experience.
• Experience with health and welfare benefits, 401(k), and annual open enrollment.
• Knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA requirements.
• Experience working with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, EAP, voluntary benefits).
• Serve as the primary contact for benefit questions and issues.
• Process enrollments, changes, terminations, deductions, and vendor invoices.
• Administer leaves of absence from requests to return to work (FMLA, military, etc.).
• Coordinate 401(k) plan administration and annual open enrollment.
• Lead annual open enrollment and support plan renewals with HR and finance.
• Communicate benefit changes, enrollment materials, and education across systems.
• Liaise with benefit brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators for issue resolution.
• Perform regular audits of enrollment, eligibility, deductions, and HRIS data.
• Identify and implement improvements to benefit and leave processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Job description

T. Parker Host is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee day-to-day employee benefit programs and leave administration. The role requires coordinating with HR leadership, payroll, brokers, carriers and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant benefits delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years’ experience in benefits administration, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Avondale, LA headquarters.