Senior Benefits & Leave Administration Leader

Qlarant; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant is seeking a Senior Benefits Administrator to lead day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including leave management, new hire enrollment, and complex inquiries. The role analyzes benefits data, coordinates with vendors, payroll, and HR partners, and drives improvements in benefits operations and the employee experience.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 8–11 years of experience (12–14 preferred). Equal opportunity employer; drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8 - 11 years required; 12 - 14 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the administration of leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state mandated programs, short-term and long-term disability, and company-sponsored leave, and manages complex cases in coordination with employees, managers, payroll, and vendors.
• Owns new hire benefits enrollment, providing guidance on plan options, eligibility, deadlines, and enrollment decisions.
• Analyzes HCM and benefits reports to monitor enrollments, leave usage, data accuracy, and compliance measures, and resolves identified discrepancies.
• Resolves employee questions involving benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims, coordinating with carriers and plan administrators when needed.
• Maintains benefits processes in alignment with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Serves as the primary benefits contact for vendors, payroll, and HR partners to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of enrollments and claims.
• Leads benefits audits and open enrollment activities, including planning, data validation, employee communications, issue resolution, and follow-up.
• Educates employees on wellness programs, benefit options, and available resources to support informed use of their benefits.
• Identifies recurring service issues and process gaps, and implements improvements to benefits administration, employee communications, and data integrity.

Skills

Benefits admin

Leave management

Enrollment

Vendor coordination

Data analysis

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Qlarant is seeking a Senior Benefits Administrator to lead day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including leave management, new hire enrollment, and complex inquiries. The role analyzes benefits data, coordinates with vendors, payroll, and HR partners, and drives improvements in benefits operations and the employee experience.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 8–11 years of experience (12–14 preferred). Equal opportunity employer; drug-free workplace.