HRIS & Benefits Administrator
5 days ago
Greenwich
The HRIS & Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's Human Resources Information System (UKG/UltiPro) and benefits programs. This role serves as a key resource for HR data integrity, benefits administration, reporting, compliance, and Open Enrollment management. The ideal candidate combines strong HR systems expertise with hands-on benefits administration experience and thrives in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment. This individual will partner closely with HR, Payroll, benefits brokers, and external vendors to support a seamless employee experience while ensuring compliance and data accuracy. • Serve as the primary administrator for UKG (UltiPro) Benefits modules, ensuring data integrity and accurate employee records., • Configure and maintain benefit plans, eligibility rules, workflows, and system updates within UKG., • Partner with IT, Payroll, and UKG support teams to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and optimize system functionality., • Develop and maintain standard, custom, and ad hoc reports using UKG BI Reporting to support business and compliance needs., • Perform routine audits, reconciliations, and quality-control reviews to ensure accuracy across HRIS and benefits data., • Support year-end processing, annual plan updates, benefits rate changes, and new plan-year implementation activities., • Create and maintain HRIS documentation, process guides, and training materials., • Lead the annual Open Enrollment process within UKG, including configuration, testing, employee communications, enrollment monitoring, and post-enrollment audits., • Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, leaves of absence, COBRA, and terminations., • Serve as a primary contact for employee benefits inquiries and issue resolution., • Partner with benefits brokers and carriers to resolve escalated eligibility, claims, billing, and enrollment issues., • Coordinate and facilitate new hire benefits orientation and enrollment activities., • Monitor carrier eligibility files and ensure timely and accurate transmission of enrollment data., • Support wellness initiatives, employee education programs, and benefits communications., • Assist with compliance reporting, annual audits, nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 support, and carrier invoice reconciliation., • Ensure benefits administration practices comply with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations., • Generate metrics, analytics, and reporting to support HR leadership and organizational decision-making., • Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive employee information., • Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies., • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field., • 4+ years of HR experience with significant exposure to benefits administration and HRIS management., • Hands-on experience with UKG (UltiPro), including Benefits Administration, Open Enrollment configuration, and BI Reporting., • Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs and related federal regulations., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis., • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills., • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Experience in the financial services industry., • Experience with HR reporting, workforce analytics, and dashboard development., • CEBS, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or related certification., • Experience leading Open Enrollment processes in a multi-state environment.