Sr. Benefits Administrator - Tree Guardians - Remote

Tree Guardians; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Benefits Administrator, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing employee satisfaction through effective management of benefits programs. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations while providing exceptional support to employees. You will lead the open enrollment process and analyze benefit effectiveness, contributing to a culture of excellence and care. If you are passionate about employee well-being and have a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Lead annual open enrollment and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Employee Benefits Administration

Regulatory Compliance (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA)

HRIS Systems Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview:

Tree Guardians is a tree and plant health care services platform focused on partnering with owners and operators to build a multi-regional, residential, and commercial tree care business.

Position Overview:

The Senior Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing, administering, and improving employee benefits programs to ensure they meet employee needs, are cost-effective, and are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. This role acts as a key resource for employees, providing guidance and support related to benefits plans and processes, and serves as a liaison with vendors and insurance providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans (401k), wellness programs, and leaves of absence (FMLA, STD, LTD, etc.).
• Partner with brokers and vendors to manage plan renewals, open enrollment, and ongoing plan design changes.
• Lead the annual open enrollment process, including communications, system setup, employee meetings, and enrollment support.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing guidance and resolving complex issues.
• Maintain and audit employee benefit records in HRIS systems; ensure data integrity and timely processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions and related reporting.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA).
• Reconcile monthly billing statements from insurance carriers; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze benefit program effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare and deliver benefits-related reports and metrics to HR leadership and Finance teams.
• Support internal and external audits related to benefits.
• Stay current on industry trends and legal changes affecting employee benefits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience administering employee benefits programs; experience at a senior or lead level strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, etc.).
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• CEBS certification or progress toward certification a plus.

Benefits:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Environment: Remote