Strategic Benefits & Leave Manager

Socket.dev; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Parker Host, a century-old maritime company, seeks a Benefits Manager to oversee daily benefits administration and leave programs. You will collaborate with HR leadership, payroll, brokers, and vendors to ensure accurate, compliant benefits management.

Responsibilities include enrollments, leaves, 401(k) administration, and annual open enrollment. Strong detail orientation and communication are essential to support our employees across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration or related HR functions.
• Experience with multi-state benefits programs, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, EAP, voluntary benefits).
• Serve as primary contact for benefits questions, eligibility, enrollment, and life events.
• Manage benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, deductions, and HRIS data accuracy.
• Administer leaves of absence including FMLA, military, parental, disability-related leave.
• Coordinate 401(k) plan administration, audits, testing, and reporting.
• Lead annual open enrollment and support benefit renewals with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state requirements and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

T. Parker Host, a century-old maritime company, seeks a Benefits Manager to oversee daily benefits administration and leave programs. You will collaborate with HR leadership, payroll, brokers, and vendors to ensure accurate, compliant benefits management.

Responsibilities include enrollments, leaves, 401(k) administration, and annual open enrollment. Strong detail orientation and communication are essential to support our employees across multiple states.