Hybrid Benefits Administrator: Compliance & Experience

Accord; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) with employer match

Basic life insurance

Short-Term disability

Long-Term disability

Paid time off

Holidays + floating holiday

Volunteer time

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Accord is seeking a Benefits Administrator for a hybrid role in St. Paul, MN. You will oversee end-to-end employee benefits programs across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and a high level of service.

You will partner with carriers, vendors, and HC leadership to enhance benefit design, manage enrollment, and support open enrollment activities, leave programs, and reporting. Strong communication and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/Finance or related field
• 3–5 years of progressive employee benefits administration experience
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or CEBS preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day operations of all employee benefit programs.
• Coordinate enrollments, life event changes, terminations, COBRA administration, beneficiary updates, disability claims, retirement transactions, loans, hardships, distributions, and compliance testing.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefit carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, and vendors.
• Coordinate the transfer of eligibility and payroll data required for benefit administration and premium processing.
• Maintain accurate employee benefit records, databases, and HRIS information.
• Oversee monthly benefit billing reconciliation and ensure timely payment of invoices and administrative fees.
• Conduct benefit plan audits and ensure accuracy of benefit-related data and transactions.
• Develop and maintain procedures and documentation related to benefit administration processes.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Benefits administration platforms

Job description

Accord is seeking a Benefits Administrator for a hybrid role in St. Paul, MN. You will oversee end-to-end employee benefits programs across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and a high level of service.

You will partner with carriers, vendors, and HC leadership to enhance benefit design, manage enrollment, and support open enrollment activities, leave programs, and reporting. Strong communication and accuracy are essential.