Senior Benefits Operations Lead: Leave, Enrollment & Compliance

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

Job summary

Qlarant is seeking a seasoned Benefits Administrator to lead day-to-day management of employee benefits, including leave programs, enrollment, and data integrity. You will coordinate with vendors, payroll, and HR partners to deliver accurate, timely service while ensuring policy interpretation and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze benefits data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements to benefits operations and the employee experience, including ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–11 years of experience required; 12–14 years preferred.
• Knowledge of ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leads the administration of leave of absence programs, including FMLA and disability, coordinating with employees, managers, payroll, and vendors.
• Owns new hire benefits enrollment, providing guidance on plan options, eligibility, deadlines, and enrollment decisions.
• Analyzes benefits data to monitor enrollments, leave usage, data accuracy, and compliance.
• Resolves employee questions involving benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims with carriers and plan administrators.
• Leads benefits audits and open enrollment activities, including planning, data validation, and employee communications.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Qlarant is seeking a seasoned Benefits Administrator to lead day-to-day management of employee benefits, including leave programs, enrollment, and data integrity. You will coordinate with vendors, payroll, and HR partners to deliver accurate, timely service while ensuring policy interpretation and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze benefits data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements to benefits operations and the employee experience, including ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA