Hybrid Senior Benefits Strategist

Jobtome; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care is seeking a Senior Benefits Administrator to lead strategic administration of employee benefits, ensuring compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA. You will partner with HR, Finance, and vendors to optimize plans and costs while maintaining excellent service to employees.

Located in Lynn, MA, this hybrid, full-time role requires 5–8+ years of benefits experience and strong HRIS/benefits platform knowledge, with a focus on data-driven improvements and open enrollment execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• 5–8+ years of progressive benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state benefits regulations and compliance.
• Experience with open enrollment and HRIS/benefits platforms.
• Experience with self-funded health plans preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration of all employee benefits programs.
• Serve as primary contact for employee benefit inquiries.
• Escalate complex benefits issues as needed.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers.
• Oversee annual open enrollment planning and education.
• Monitor benefits utilization, trends, and costs with recommendations.
• Develop and maintain benefits policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate HRIS and benefits system enrollments and changes.
• Collaborate with Payroll/HRIS for deductions and reporting.
• Support audits, filings, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Open enrollment experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Benefits platforms

Job description

Element Care is seeking a Senior Benefits Administrator to lead strategic administration of employee benefits, ensuring compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA. You will partner with HR, Finance, and vendors to optimize plans and costs while maintaining excellent service to employees.

Located in Lynn, MA, this hybrid, full-time role requires 5–8+ years of benefits experience and strong HRIS/benefits platform knowledge, with a focus on data-driven improvements and open enrollment execution.