Strategic Benefits Administrator

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is seeking a Benefits Administrator Specialist to administer U.S. Health and Welfare, Retirement, and wellness programs.

You will collaborate with HR Operations, Finance, vendors, and other teams to ensure accurate plan administration and open enrollment. Reporting to the Compensation and Benefits Manager, you will handle eligibility, billing, reporting, and compliance, driving process improvements and ensuring regulatory adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of directly-related benefits experience
• Experience in benefits administration or benefits analyst or broker with knowledge of Health and Welfare and retirement plans
• Excellent written and oral communications; MS Office with advanced Excel/PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with HRIS, benefits configuration, vendor data audits
• Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Administer U.S. Health and Welfare, Retirement, and wellness programs.
• Collaborate with HR Operations, Finance, vendors, carriers, and others.
• Oversee eligibility, enrollment, deductions, funding, and billing.
• Interpret plan documents and support compliance audits and filings.
• Work with brokers on program design, RFI/RFPs, and vendor management.
• Improve benefits communications and multi-channel content.
• Lead open enrollment planning and execution.
• Maintain confidential records and data quality in systems
• Support retirement plan administration and reporting

Skills

Benefits administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience

Organization

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

CEBS/CBP/GBA (preferred)

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is seeking a Benefits Administrator Specialist to administer U.S. Health and Welfare, Retirement, and wellness programs.

You will collaborate with HR Operations, Finance, vendors, and other teams to ensure accurate plan administration and open enrollment. Reporting to the Compensation and Benefits Manager, you will handle eligibility, billing, reporting, and compliance, driving process improvements and ensuring regulatory adherence