Senior Benefits Programs Lead — Leave & Enrollment

Qlarant; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health and human services. We are seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to lead leave management, new hire enrollment, and resolve complex employee inquiries with operational excellence.

You will partner with payroll, carriers, and HR colleagues to deliver accurate, timely benefits service; analyze benefits data to identify gaps; and implement improvements that enhance the employee experience and compliance with ACA, COBRA,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs and leave management.
• Own new hire benefits enrollment, guiding plan options, eligibility, deadlines, and enrollment decisions.
• Analyze benefits data and reports to monitor enrollments, leave usage, data accuracy, and compliance.
• Resolve benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims questions with carriers and plan administrators.
• Maintain benefits processes in line with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other laws.
• Serve as primary benefits contact for vendors, payroll, and HR partners.
• Lead audits and open enrollment activities, including planning, data validation and communications.
• Educate employees on wellness programs, benefit options, and available resources.
• Identify recurring issues and drive improvements to benefits operations and data integrity.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Enrollment coordination

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Qlarant is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health and human services. We are seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to lead leave management, new hire enrollment, and resolve complex employee inquiries with operational excellence.

You will partner with payroll, carriers, and HR colleagues to deliver accurate, timely benefits service; analyze benefits data to identify gaps; and implement improvements that enhance the employee experience and compliance with ACA, COBRA,