Senior Benefits Specialist - Leave, Enrollment & Compliance

Qlarant; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant is seeking a skilled leader to manage day-to-day employee benefits administration, including leaves, enrollment for new hires, and vendor coordination. You will partner with payroll and HR to ensure timely, accurate service and analyze benefits data to drive improvements in the employee experience.

You will oversee leave programs (FMLA, disability, state leaves), advise on plan options, monitor enrollments and compliance, and resolve benefits questions by coordinating with carriers and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including leave management, new hire enrollment, and resolution of complex employee inquiries.
• Serves as the organization's primary benefits resource, providing guidance on policy interpretation and coordinating with vendors, payroll, and HR partners to deliver accurate, timely service.
• Analyzes benefits data, identifies process gaps, and implements improvements to benefits operations and the employee experience.
• 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 administration

Leave management

Enrollment management

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Vendor coordination

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Qlarant is seeking a skilled leader to manage day-to-day employee benefits administration, including leaves, enrollment for new hires, and vendor coordination. You will partner with payroll and HR to ensure timely, accurate service and analyze benefits data to drive improvements in the employee experience.

You will oversee leave programs (FMLA, disability, state leaves), advise on plan options, monitor enrollments and compliance, and resolve benefits questions by coordinating with carriers and