Senior Benefits Administrator

Advantage Solutions; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advantage Solutions is seeking a benefits administrator to manage and optimize employee health, welfare, and retirement programs. The role requires regulatory knowledge and the ability to coordinate with vendors and payroll systems.

The position emphasizes data analysis, process improvements, and supporting open enrollment activities within an office environment in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance.
• Experience with benefit plan administration and trends.
• Familiarity with health/welfare and retirement programs.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with office software and HRIS systems.

Responsabilités

• Manage assigned employee benefit programs including health and welfare plans, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans in alignment with plan parameters, enrollment, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide tier two benefits resolution and support for employees.
• Serve as liaison between third-party benefit vendors and employees by advising on eligibility, coverage, and benefits matters.
• Audit and analyze employee benefit changes in payroll systems and with third-party vendors.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to benefits websites, content, and vendor links.
• Assist with coordination, open enrollment activities and documentation.
• Train and mentor benefits specialists and delegate tasks as appropriate.

Connaissances

Benefits regulations

Plan administration

Health and welfare programs

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Office tools

HRIS systems

Formation

Associate degree

Description du poste

Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned employee benefit programs including health and welfare plans, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans in alignment with plan parameters, enrollment, and regulatory requirements
• Provide tier two benefits resolution and support for employees
• Serve as liaison between third‑party benefit vendors and employees by advising on eligibility, coverage, and benefits matters and resolving escalated issues or enrollment corrections
• Audit and analyze employee benefit changes in payroll systems and with third‑party vendors
• Identify and recommend enhancements to benefits websites, content, and third‑party benefit links
• Assist with coordination, facilitation, and communication of open enrollment activities
• Compile and maintain benefits records including required documentation and state or court forms
• Train and mentor benefits specialists and delegate tasks as appropriate

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Associate degree (or equivalent experience)
• Experience Requirements: 3–5 years experience in relevant field
• Travel requirement: No travel requirements

Supervisor Responsibility

Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Working knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements
• Advanced understanding of benefit plan administration and trends
• Knowledge of health and welfare and retirement benefit programs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Proficiency with office productivity tools including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations
• Experience with human resources information systems

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled