Strategic Benefits Programs Specialist

Aura Astronomy; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

AURA Astronomy in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Benefits Administrator Specialist to manage U.S. health, retirement, and wellness programs.

You'll collaborate with HR Operations, Finance, vendors, and carriers to administer open enrollment, communications, and program reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Responsibilities include eligibility, enrollment, payroll deductions, funding, reconciliations, and vendor management, while driving process improvements and ensuring ERISA, ACA, HIPAA

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly-related benefits experience
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify process gaps and solutions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and vendor data quality audits

Responsibilities

• Administer NSF-funded employee benefits programs: eligibility, enrollment, communications, reporting, and billing
• Oversee end-to-end benefits administration including payroll deductions, funding, reconciliations, and open enrollment
• Interpret benefit plans and regulatory documents; support compliance audits and filings
• Collaborate with brokers on programs, RFIs/RFPs, vendor evaluations, and issue resolution
• Develop, revise, and improve multi-channel employee benefits communications
• Lead open enrollment planning and execution and ensure timely, accurate execution

Skills

Benefits administration

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

AURA Astronomy in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Benefits Administrator Specialist to manage U.S. health, retirement, and wellness programs.

You'll collaborate with HR Operations, Finance, vendors, and carriers to administer open enrollment, communications, and program reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Responsibilities include eligibility, enrollment, payroll deductions, funding, reconciliations, and vendor management, while driving process improvements and ensuring ERISA, ACA, HIPAA