Benefits Operations & Leave Specialist

Qlarant; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant is seeking a Benefits Administrator to administer and support employee benefits, including leave management, enrollment, and employee inquiries. You will work with HR and payroll to ensure accurate processing and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include pulling reports from HRIS, assisting with open enrollment, guiding employees on options, and supporting HR projects while ensuring regulatory compliance (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in employee benefits administration or related HR roles.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages leave of absence programs (FMLA, disability) and ensures policy compliance.
• Assists onboarding with benefits options, guidance, and questions.
• Pulls reports from HRIS/benefits systems to track enrollment and compliance.
• Responds to employee questions on eligibility, claims and coverage.
• Coordinates with benefits vendors, payroll and HR to resolve issues.
• Supports audits, open enrollment planning, and cross-functional HR projects.
• Educates employees on wellness programs, retirement plans, and resources.

Skills

Leave management

Employee benefits guidance

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Benefits administration software

Job description

Qlarant is seeking a Benefits Administrator to administer and support employee benefits, including leave management, enrollment, and employee inquiries. You will work with HR and payroll to ensure accurate processing and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include pulling reports from HRIS, assisting with open enrollment, guiding employees on options, and supporting HR projects while ensuring regulatory compliance (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).