Benefits Specialist II

Qlarant; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care and human services programs. The Benefits Administrator will administer and support employee benefits, manage leave processes, and respond to employee inquiries to ensure compliance and smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of benefits experience, familiarity with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the ability to work with HRIS systems to pull and analyze enrollment data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of HR/benefits experience; 5–7 preferred.
• Familiar with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support employee benefits programs and enrollments.
• Pull reports from HRIS to track benefits enrollment and compliance.
• Assist with leave management and respond to employee inquiries.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and payroll to resolve issues.
• Support open enrollment planning and audits.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS reporting

Regulatory compliance

Onboarding support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for underserved communities.

Best People, Best Solutions, Best Results

Job Summary:

Administers and supports employee benefits programs, including leave management, new hire benefits enrollment, and employee inquiries. Serves as a key resource for staff, ensuring smooth benefits processes and compliance with company policies. Pulls reports, provides guidance to employees, and collaborates with HR teams to support operational needs.

Essential Functions:

• Manages leave of absence programs, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, and company-sponsored leave policies, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Assists new employees in understanding and selecting benefits options during the onboarding process, providing guidance and answering questions.
• Pulls reports from HRIS and benefits systems to track employee benefits enrollment, leave usage, and compliance metrics.
• Answers questions from employees regarding benefits eligibility, claims, and coverage, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits, including ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Coordinates with benefits vendors, payroll, and HR teams to resolve benefits-related issues and ensure timely processing of enrollments and claims.
• Supports HR operational duties by assisting in benefits audits, open enrollment planning, and cross-functional HR projects.
• Educates employees on wellness programs, retirement plans, and available resources to maximize benefits utilization.
• Assists with broader HR initiatives, such as employee engagement, process improvements, or data integrity projects as needed.

Level of Supervision Received:

Plans and arranges own work; works with manager to prioritize projects.

Education (can be substituted for experience):

Minimum Bachelor's Degree required

Work Experience (can be substituted for education):

2 - 4 years of experience required; 5 - 7 years preferred

Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qlarant is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screens.