Human Resources and Benefits Administrator

Midwest Eye Consultants

. Assist with employee communications, enrollment questions, documentation, and follow-up during open enrollment .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Administration and Benefits Support, with a strong focus on employee communications, benefits enrollment processes, and maintaining confidential records. Proficient in managing multiple requests and deadlines while providing high-level customer service.

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HR Administration ExperienceBenefits SupportLeave CoordinationHRIS ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

HR AdministrationBenefits EnrollmentLeave CoordinationConfidential Record MaintenanceBenefits ReportingProcess DocumentationEmployee Benefits ProgramsWellness InitiativesIssue ResolutionAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationApproachableStrong OrganizationSound JudgmentCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

HRISBenefits SystemsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsOpen EnrollmentHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceRetirement PlansConfidentialityEmployee Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with employee communications, enrollment questions, documentation, and follow-up during open enrollment
Guide employees through leaves of absence, track documentation and deadlines, maintain records, and coordinate updates with HR, payroll, managers, and outside partners
Review and prioritize HR Benefits inbox requests, answer routine questions, route issues, and follow through to resolution
Help employees navigate benefit enrollment, eligibility, qualifying life events, and health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other benefit programs
Maintain employee benefit information and support payroll with benefit deduction questions and discrepancies
Coordinate with the benefits team, insurance broker, carriers, and other partners to resolve administrative issues
Support wellness initiatives, including annual wellness screenings, and communicate benefit updates and resources
Assist with benefits reporting, renewal information, process documentation, and related HR administrative projects
Protect confidential employee information and follow established procedures and applicable requirements
Work closely with the HR Benefits Partner and leadership, owning routine processes and escalating complex questions when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in HR administration, benefits support, leave coordination, or a related employee-support role
Familiarity with employee benefits enrollment and administrative processes
Leave-of-absence experience is preferred; transferable HR experience and demonstrated ability to learn new processes will also be considered
Clear, approachable communication and a commitment to helping employees understand their next steps
Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
Sound judgment, including knowing when to resolve an issue independently and when to seek guidance
Experience maintaining confidential records and using HRIS or benefits systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel
Ability to work independently, collaborate remotely, and follow tasks through completion
Previous HR experience is preferred
High-level customer service a must!