Benefits Administrator
6 days ago
Buffalo
Job Description Key Responsibilites • Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and retirement., • Coordinate daily benefits processing utilizing online benefits software, including enrollments, terminations, and claims., • Process changes to employee benefits data that impact Human Resources, payroll, and organizational management changes., • Address benefit inquiries related to benefit eligibility, elections, and interface issues to ensure timely and accurate resolutions., • Collaborate with payroll and ensure that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner., • Reconcile benefit invoices and payroll to ensure accuracy., • Perform regular internal audits of system data related to benefits administration functions., • Contribute to projects that will continue to improve the benefits experience., • Participate in planning and coordinating the implementation of Annual Open Enrollment, including the development of communications, HRIS configuration, and employee meetings., • Support and assist in the development of the on-going benefit communication strategy., • Ensure all benefit procedures are compliant with regulatory requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA and other requirements from the IRS and DOL., • Partner with Human Resources to resolve and find constructive resolution to employee benefits matters., • Develop, manage, and maintain positive relationships with multiple vendors., • Assist with Leave of Absence (LOA) administration and related tasks., • Data analysis – Ability to analyze and interpret enrollment trends, claims data, contribution rates, and utilization., • Reporting & auditing – Ability to generate accurate reports and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance and accuracy, • Cost analysis & budgeting – Evaluating benefit plan performance, understanding premium and claims costs, and assisting with financial modeling., • Systems – Ability to learn and understand how systems function and integrate., • Accuracy in data entry, • Problem-solving – Identifying gaps, resolving discrepancies, and improving processes., • Project management – Assisting with the management of benefit renewals, system implementations, open enrollment, or wellness initiatives., • Process improvement – Streamlining workflows and improving documentation and operational efficiency., • Time management – Managing competing deadlines and cyclical peaks (e.g., OE season, ACA reporting)., • Vendor management – Coordinating with carriers, consultants, etc., • Cross-functional collaboration – Working with team peers, HR, payroll, finance, and legal teams., • 2–5 years of experience in an analytical role., • 2 years of experience as a benefits administrator preferred., • Knowledge and understanding of plans and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA. FMLA and requirements from the IRS and DOL, as well as other state and federal legislation., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail., • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines., • Ability to maintain confidentiality, sensitivity, and security of information., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Intermediate-level skill with Microsoft Office required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.