Benefits & Payroll Specialist — Workday Expert

Mynea360; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

National Education Association (NEA) is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support payroll, benefits, and retirement operations. You will administer health and retirement plans, assist with open enrollment, coordinate with vendors, and manage retiree accounts, while ensuring accurate payroll processing and data integrity.

The role requires three+ years of benefits admin experience, proficiency in Excel/Word, and familiarity with ERISA/COBRA laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business accounting or benefits administration.
• Minimum 3 years of high-level benefits administration experience.
• Experience communicating benefits information to plan participants.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Experience with Benefit Plan audits and financial accounting.
• Desirable: CEBS or HR certifications.
• Experience with ERISA and COBRA regulations.
• Familiarity with HRIS reporting and data management.
• Willing to work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• administers employee health and retirement plans and open enrollment support.
• coordinates with vendors and manages retiree accounts.
• processes employee compensation, timekeeping and leave reporting.
• audits timesheets and leave balances to ensure accuracy.
• maintains employee records in HRIS and supports audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business accounting or benefits administration

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Workday

HRIS

Job description

National Education Association (NEA) is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support payroll, benefits, and retirement operations. You will administer health and retirement plans, assist with open enrollment, coordinate with vendors, and manage retiree accounts, while ensuring accurate payroll processing and data integrity.

The role requires three+ years of benefits admin experience, proficiency in Excel/Word, and familiarity with ERISA/COBRA laws.