Senior Benefits Specialist - Leave & Enrollment Lead

Qlarant; Nebraska; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant is seeking a Benefits Administrator to lead the day-to-day management of employee benefits programs, including leave management and new hire enrollment. The role serves as the primary benefits resource, guiding policy interpretation and coordinating with vendors, payroll, and HR partners to ensure accurate, timely service.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8–11 years of experience (12–14 preferred), with strong skills in benefits data analysis and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–11 years of experience, with 12–14 years preferred.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs and leave management.
• Ability to analyze benefits data and identify process gaps.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including leave management and new hire enrollment.
• Resolves complex employee inquiries and guides policy interpretation with vendors and HR partners.
• Analyzes benefits data, monitors enrollments, leave usage, and data accuracy to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates with carriers, payroll, and plan administrators to resolve issues promptly.
• Leads audits, open enrollment activities, and communications to employees.

Skills

Leave management

Benefits data analysis

Policy interpretation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Qlarant is seeking a Benefits Administrator to lead the day-to-day management of employee benefits programs, including leave management and new hire enrollment. The role serves as the primary benefits resource, guiding policy interpretation and coordinating with vendors, payroll, and HR partners to ensure accurate, timely service.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8–11 years of experience (12–14 preferred), with strong skills in benefits data analysis and issue resolution.