Senior Benefits Administrator

Envoy Global; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Benefits Administrator to enhance employee experience through effective management of health and welfare benefits. This role involves overseeing benefits administration, compliance with laws, and collaboration with payroll and vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for optimizing employee offerings. Join a forward-thinking company committed to streamlining the benefits process for its employees in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in Benefits Administration and administering multi-state leaves.
• Proven knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and welfare benefits and ensure smooth administration.
• Lead annual open enrollment and conduct employee benefits education.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Compliance with benefits-related laws

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Management

Vendor Relations

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

UKG Pro

Job description

Envoy Global is a proven innovator in the global immigration space. Our mission combines our industry-leading tech platform with holistic service to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals.

We have an opening within Envoy's dedicated Human Resources team for a Senior Benefits Administrator to join us on a full time, permanent basis. Our Senior Benefits Administrator will be responsible for enhancing the overall employee experience by effectively managing US health and welfare benefits, voluntary & retirement benefits as well as the leave and disability programs. We are looking for a benefits expert who's passionate about helping our employees optimize benefit offerings and increasing the employee awareness and understanding!

As our Senior Benefits Administrator, you will be required to:

• Benefits Administration: Manage health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, disability insurance, life insurance, tuition, etc.), retirement plans, and executive incentive programs. Ensure smooth administration and employee support.
• Collaboration with Payroll: Work with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and perform monthly reconciliations, audits, and administrative tasks related to benefits and payroll.
• Open Enrollment & Education: Lead annual open enrollment, coordinate with brokers/vendors, manage and audit ADP, and conduct employee meetings. Develop and deliver benefits education materials and new hire orientation training.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to benefits-related laws (Section 125, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, QDROs, ACA reporting, etc.). Maintain compliance across multiple states and manage non-discrimination testing, required notices, and required filings.
• HRIS & Data Management: Maintain accurate benefits data in HR systems, manage enrollments, changes, terminations, and maintain UKG file feeds for carrier connections.
• Leave Management: Administer FMLA, disability leaves, ADA, state-specific leaves, workers' compensation, and company leave policies in compliance with applicable laws.
• Wellness Programs: Collaborate on wellness events and campaigns, and contribute as a member of the wellness committee.Employee Support: Serve as the primary contact for benefits inquiries, assisting employees with coverage issues and leave administration.
• Vendor & Broker Relations: Build and maintain relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to optimize offerings and manage renewals.
• Benefits Planning: Collaborate with the Director to develop strategic recommendations for benefits programs. Analyze industry trends to ensure competitive offerings. Participate in benefit and compensation surveys.
• Reporting: Create and present reports on program offerings and trends, using data from brokers, carriers, and TPAs.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement best practices to improve benefits administration and employee experience. Maintain procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks related to HR, benefits, wellness, leaves of absence, compensation, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and acquisition activities.
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions
• Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff

To apply for this role, you should possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field
• 4-6 years experience in Benefits Administration and administering multi-state leaves of absences
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Certification- Preferred
• Proven knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter who has the ability to work independently and with a team
• UKG Pro experience a plus!

If this sounds exciting—and the job description above feels like a fit—let us know and apply!

Location: This position is 100% remote, working from home, within the United States.

Salary Range : USD $80,000 – USD $100,000

Notice at Collection for California Applicants:
http://www.envoyglobal.com/notice-at-collection-for-ca-applicants

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