Benefits Administrator Jobs

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Benefits Administrator. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

The Benefits Administrator position is critical to the success of GT's Talent Services Benefits Team by assisting with the administration of large, multi-state, group and individual employee benefits plans, including healthcare, life, disability, FMLA, 401(k), along with supplemental and voluntary health and welfare benefits and Leave of Absence programs

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development, administration and updating of internal processes to ensure effective departmental efficiency and compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Functions as a Benefits Ambassador through interaction with firm-wide Talent Services teams as well as attorneys, staff and vendors to efficiently communicate benefits initiatives and resolves benefits related issues in a timely manner through written and virtual communication
• Assists with implementation of new benefit plans and the administration of existing benefit plans, including but not limited to leave of absence, worker's compensation and annual open enrollment
• Effectively communicates with attorneys and staff to promote awareness, functionality and access of web-based administrative tools and resources related
• Reconciles vendor invoices and interacts with vendors and consultants to ensure accurate plan administration

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite programs and proven abilities in Workday benefits module
• Ability to manage projects to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services, and meet or exceed our internal client expectations; proactive in seeking and communicating innovative ways in which to help others and enhance or improve processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and presentation) combined with a professional demeanor
• High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
• Independent thinker, team-oriented, analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, maintains confidentiality, can work with minimal supervision and has excellent follow-up skills

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

• General understanding of health and welfare benefits including HIPPA, ACA COBRA, ERISA, and other legal requirements
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred
• Wide scope of benefit administration knowledge for both fully insured and self-funded programs
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly; Workday experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or related field preferred

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus – again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.