Temporary Benefits Administrator – Hybrid, Baltimore

Chesapeake Search Partners; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners partners with a client in Baltimore for a Temporary Benefits Administrator role spanning 3–5 months, with hybrid work flexibility.

You will handle day-to-day benefits administration, enrollments, record-keeping, audits, and reporting, coordinating with HR, vendors, and payroll. The role requires 2+ years in benefits administration and UKG experience, along with strong Excel skills and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR operations.
• Understanding of health and welfare plans, HSA, FSA, and 401(k).
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems; UKG preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with reporting and data reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process employee benefit enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and eligibility information within UKG and other benefits administration systems.
• Conduct regular benefits audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Support the administration of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA, FSA, and retirement benefit plans.
• Assist with 401(k) administration, including employee contributions, demographic updates, and related reporting.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions, contributions, and adjustments.
• Monitor and resolve benefits discrepancies, system errors, and eligibility issues.
• Communicate with benefits vendors and internal departments to address administrative needs.
• Maintain benefits tracking reports, process required documentation, and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

UKG

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners partners with a client in Baltimore for a Temporary Benefits Administrator role spanning 3–5 months, with hybrid work flexibility.

You will handle day-to-day benefits administration, enrollments, record-keeping, audits, and reporting, coordinating with HR, vendors, and payroll. The role requires 2+ years in benefits administration and UKG experience, along with strong Excel skills and clear communication.