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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in administering US employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA regulations. Proficient in benefits data management, vendor negotiations, and analytical reporting to optimize benefits offerings.
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US Employee Benefits AdministrationCompliance With ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLAHRIS/Benefits Administration PlatformsBenefits Reconciliation And ReportingVendor/Broker Management
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Hard Skills
US Employee Benefits AdministrationCompliance With ACACompliance With ERISACompliance With HIPAACompliance With COBRACompliance With FMLABenefits ReconciliationBenefits ReportingVendor ManagementNegotiation Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDiscretion
Tools & Technologies
HRISWorkdayADPUKGSAP SuccessFactorsExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
CEBSPHRSHRM-CP
Industry Keywords
Employee Benefits ProgramsOpen Enrollment ProcessBenefits OrientationMulti-State Benefits ProgramsBenefits Utilization Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Administer all US employee benefits programs
- Manage the annual open enrollment process, including system setup, employee communications, and vendor coordination
- Process new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and benefits terminations accurately and within required timelines
- Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits inquiries and resolve eligibility, claims, and enrollment issues
- Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and ensure accurate billing from carriers and vendors
- Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable federal/state regulations
- Prepare and file required compliance documents, including 5500s, ACA reporting, and Summary Plan Descriptions
- Partner with brokers and carriers during annual renewal to evaluate plan performance and negotiate rates
- Maintain benefits data integrity within the HRIS and ensure accurate data feeds to carriers
- Support leave of absence administration, including FMLA, STD/LTD, and state-specific leave laws
- Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new hires
- Analyze benefits utilization and costs and provide recommendations for plan design improvements
- Stay current on benefits trends, legislative changes, and industry best practices
- Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions and partner with vendors, brokers, and internal HR teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience administering US employee benefits programs
- Strong working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA regulations
- Experience with HRIS/benefits administration platforms, such as Workday, ADP, UKG, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Proficiency in Excel for benefits reconciliation, auditing, and reporting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits information clearly
- High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive employee data confidentially
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- CEBS or PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred
- Experience managing multi-state benefits programs preferred
- Experience with benefits vendor/broker management and renewal negotiations preferred