Senior Benefits & Leave Administration Specialist

Qlarant; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant in Missouri seeks an experienced Benefits Administrator to lead the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including leave management and new hire enrollment. You will coordinate with vendors, payroll, and HR partners to deliver accurate, timely service.

You will analyze benefits data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements to benefits operations and the employee experience, while ensuring compliance with ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA, and serving as the primary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–11 years of benefits administration experience.
• 12–14 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the administration of leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state programs, disability, and company leaves, coordinating with employees, managers, payroll, and vendors.
• Owns new hire benefits enrollment, guiding plan options, eligibility, deadlines, and enrollment decisions.
• Analyzes HCM and benefits reports to monitor enrollments, leave usage, data accuracy, and compliance measures.
• Resolves benefits eligibility and claims questions, coordinating with carriers and plan admins when needed.
• Maintains benefits processes in alignment with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and related requirements.
• Serves as the primary benefits contact for vendors, payroll, and HR partners to resolve issues and ensure timely processing.
• Leads benefits audits and open enrollment activities, including planning, data validation, and communications.
• Educates employees on wellness programs, benefit options, and available resources.
• Identifies recurring issues and implements improvements to benefits administration and data integrity.

Skills

Leave management

Benefits enrollment

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Qlarant in Missouri seeks an experienced Benefits Administrator to lead the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including leave management and new hire enrollment. You will coordinate with vendors, payroll, and HR partners to deliver accurate, timely service.

You will analyze benefits data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements to benefits operations and the employee experience, while ensuring compliance with ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA, and serving as the primary