Senior Benefits Administrator

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Whippany (NJ); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleShare by PROMAN is seeking an experienced Sr. Benefits Administrator to join a growing organization near Whippany, NJ.

Reporting to the Director of Benefits & HRIS, this role will support benefits administration, leave management, and 401(k) operations while serving as a key resource for employees, managers, and HR stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after training, a Monday–Friday schedule, and a contract start date of November 16th.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of benefits administration experience.
• Experience supporting 401(k) plans, open enrollment, and leave administration.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits and retirement plan administration.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs and act as the primary liaison between employees and benefits providers.
• Coordinate new hire enrollments, open enrollment activities, and qualified life event changes.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries and manage the Benefits mailbox.
• Process carrier invoices and support carrier billing activities.
• Assist with 401(k) administration, including document review and issue resolution with retirement plan vendors.
• Work directly with carriers and vendors to resolve eligibility, enrollment, and claims-related issues.
• Support COBRA administration and monitor Evidence of Insurability (EOI) requests.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation.
• Assist with special projects related to benefits, HRIS, and employee programs.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave administration

401(k) administration

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Benefits Administrator to join a growing organization near Whippany, NJ. Reporting to the Director of Benefits & HRIS, this role will support benefits administration, leave management, and 401(k) operations while serving as a key resource for employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.

Pay Rate:$40/hr

Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Hybrid after training / Start Date: November 16th/ Contract

Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefits programs and act as the primary liaison between employees and benefits providers.
• Coordinate new hire enrollments, open enrollment activities, and qualified life event changes.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries and manage the Benefits mailbox.
• Process carrier invoices and support carrier billing activities.
• Assist with 401(k) administration, including document review and issue resolution with retirement plan vendors.
• Work directly with carriers and vendors to resolve eligibility, enrollment, and claims-related issues.
• Support COBRA administration and monitor Evidence of Insurability (EOI) requests.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation.
• Assist with special projects related to benefits, HRIS, and employee programs.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits and retirement plan administration.
• Experience supporting 401(k) plans, open enrollment, and leave administration.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally.

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