Senior Benefits Administrator (Hybrid)

Delta Dental of Michigan; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Michigan is seeking a Benefits Administrator for a hybrid role in Okemos, MI. You will plan, develop, and administer benefit plans across the Delta Dental affiliates, working closely with HRIS and vendors to ensure accurate enrollment and seamless data feeds.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 7+ years of relevant experience, with preferred Workday and HR certification. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to annual budgets and benefit strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in human resources, compensation or benefits administration.
• Workday experience preferred; professional HR certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes, designs, and administers employee benefit plans and programs.
• Designs and updates employment and benefit policies for compliance and competitiveness.
• Monitors benefit trends and collaborates with brokers.
• Develops tools to assist employees in benefits selection and educates them.
• Acts as SME for benefits systems, partners with HRIS and vendors for integrations.
• Negotiates contracts with outside vendors.
• Mediates between providers and employees on benefit questions.
• Prepares annual benefits expenditure forecasts.
• Monitors external trends and implements action plans.
• Mentors and leads the total rewards team.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Delta Dental of Michigan is seeking a Benefits Administrator for a hybrid role in Okemos, MI. You will plan, develop, and administer benefit plans across the Delta Dental affiliates, working closely with HRIS and vendors to ensure accurate enrollment and seamless data feeds.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 7+ years of relevant experience, with preferred Workday and HR certification. You will mentor colleagues and contribute to annual budgets and benefit strategy.