Hybrid Benefits Administrator: Compliance & Enrollment

Ultimate Staffing; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Minneapolis seeks a Benefits Administrator to oversee employee benefit programs, leave management, unemployment claims, and wellness initiatives. The role focuses on compliance with federal and state laws and collaboration with HR systems and brokers.

You will handle enrollments, open enrollment, and employee communications, with hybrid work after training, Mon-Fri, full-time, temp-to-hire.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Experience managing health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, disability, and leave administration.
• Working knowledge of benefits compliance and employment regulations.
• Experience utilizing HRIS systems and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and flexible spending accounts.
• Manage enrollments, status changes, terminations, and eligibility.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment processes and employee communications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and concerns.
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve benefit-related issues.
• Coordinate and administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, disability claims, and state leave programs.
• Maintain accurate leave records and ensure timely communication with employees and managers.
• Monitor leave eligibility and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing employee benefits and leave programs.
• Maintain required documentation, reporting, and audit support materials.
• Assist with benefits reconciliations and reporting activities.
• Manage unemployment claims, documentation, hearings, and agency correspondence.
• Coordinate responses and maintain compliance with applicable unemployment regulations.
• Evaluate current benefits offerings and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research industry trends and recommend enhancements to support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Develop employee education materials and support benefit communication initiatives.

Skills

Benefits administration

Benefits programs

Leave administration

Regulatory compliance

HRIS

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Ultimate Staffing in Minneapolis seeks a Benefits Administrator to oversee employee benefit programs, leave management, unemployment claims, and wellness initiatives. The role focuses on compliance with federal and state laws and collaboration with HR systems and brokers.

You will handle enrollments, open enrollment, and employee communications, with hybrid work after training, Mon-Fri, full-time, temp-to-hire.