Part-Time Benefits Administrator: Open Enrollment & Wellness

JWCH Institute, Inc.; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Commerce, CA is seeking a part-time Temporary Human Resources Benefits Administrator to manage the organization’s employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plans.

The role leads the annual open enrollment, coordinates with carriers and vendors, maintains HRIS data, and ensures compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and IRS guidelines while supporting a culture of health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration, including open enrollment and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of group health, retirement plan compliance, and related regulations.
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits platforms; familiarity with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Plan and execute the annual open enrollment process, including employee communications, system updates, timelines, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits carriers, brokers, and third-party vendors.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefit eligibility, coverage, claims, and plan options, providing clear and timely support.
• Coordinate benefits onboarding for new hires and support benefit changes throughout the year due to qualifying life events.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefits data in the HRIS; audit records regularly for compliance and accuracy.
• Review and reconcile monthly benefits invoices; coordinate with Payroll and Finance to ensure timely payment.
• Monitor trends in benefit utilization and employee feedback; recommend improvements or cost-containment strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with federal and state benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, IRS guidelines, etc.).
• Assist in preparing benefits reports, summaries, and dashboards for HR leadership.
• Oversee the agency’s wellness program, including program design, employee engagement initiatives, and evaluation of outcomes to promote a culture of health and well-being.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/Spanish

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Commerce, CA is seeking a part-time Temporary Human Resources Benefits Administrator to manage the organization’s employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plans.

The role leads the annual open enrollment, coordinates with carriers and vendors, maintains HRIS data, and ensures compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and IRS guidelines while supporting a culture of health and well-being.