Senior Benefits Administration Specialist

Qlarant; South Dakota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant, a not-for-profit organization, seeks a Senior Benefits Administrator to lead day-to-day administration of employee benefits, including leave management, new hire enrollment, and issue resolution. You will partner with payroll, vendors, and HR to deliver timely service, analyze benefits data, and drive improvements in operations and the employee experience.

Responsibilities include overseeing FMLA and disability leaves, guiding plan options, ensuring ACA/COBRA/HIPAA compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–11 years of benefits experience; 12–14 years preferred.
• Experience managing leave and enrollment programs with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Leads administration of leave of absence programs (FMLA, disability, company leave) with payroll and vendors.
• Owns new hire benefits enrollment and communicates plan options and deadlines.
• Analyzes benefits data, monitors enrollments and data accuracy, ensures compliance.
• Resolves questions on eligibility, coverage, and claims with carriers and plan admins.
• Maintains processes aligned with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and internal policies.
• Acts as primary benefits contact for vendors, payroll, and HR partners.
• Leads benefits audits and open enrollment planning, data validation, and communications.
• Educates employees on wellness options and resources; identifies improvement opportunities.
• Identifies and closes gaps in benefits administration and data integrity.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Enrollment management

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

Compliance (ACA/COBRA/HIPAA)

Employee relations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Qlarant, a not-for-profit organization, seeks a Senior Benefits Administrator to lead day-to-day administration of employee benefits, including leave management, new hire enrollment, and issue resolution. You will partner with payroll, vendors, and HR to deliver timely service, analyze benefits data, and drive improvements in operations and the employee experience.

Responsibilities include overseeing FMLA and disability leaves, guiding plan options, ensuring ACA/COBRA/HIPAA compliance, and