Senior Benefits Operations Specialist (Leave & Enrollment)

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

Job summary

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

You will analyze benefits data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements to benefits operations and the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 8–11 years of experience is required; 12–14 years preferred.
• Experience with FMLA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manages leave of absence programs and complex cases with employees, managers, payroll, and vendors.
• Owns new hire benefits enrollment and guides plan options, eligibility, deadlines, and enrollment decisions.
• Analyzes benefits data, monitors enrollments and compliance, and resolves discrepancies.
• Responds to employee questions on eligibility, coverage, and claims; coordinates with carriers and plan admins as needed.
• Maintains benefits processes in line with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and other regulations.
• Acts as primary benefits contact for vendors, payroll, and HR partners to ensure timely processing.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Enrollment management

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

You will analyze benefits data, identify process gaps, and implement improvements to benefits operations and the employee experience.