Benefits Specialist

CFS; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Milton, MA is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage employee benefit programs and serve as a key resource for faculty and staff. The role oversees benefits administration, leave management, compliance, vendor coordination, and employee support, partnering with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate processing.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in benefits administration, strong knowledge of ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA, plus experience with HRIS and benefits systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years in benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of benefits, leaves and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment changes.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and communicate benefit updates.
• Manage leaves of absence and workers' compensation programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and benefits vendors to ensure accurate processing and reporting.
• Maintain employee benefit records and assist with audits and regulatory filings.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS

Employee benefits policies

Compliance knowledge

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Benefits Administrator

Location: Milton, MA

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

CFS has partnered with a higher education institution in seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage employee benefit programs and serve as a key resource for faculty and staff. This role is responsible for benefits administration, leave management, compliance, vendor coordination, and employee support.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment changes.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and communicate benefit updates.
• Manage leaves of absence and workers' compensation programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and benefits vendors to ensure accurate processing and reporting.
• Maintain employee benefit records and assist with audits and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, leaves, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.