Benefits Administrator Jobs

* Position is eligible for Remote / Work from Home opportunity *

Hiring Manager: Mackenzie Severance

Department: Human Resources

Talent Partner: Elizabeth Fleming

Telecommuting Eligible: Yes

Job Grade: E11

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Job Title

Benefits Administrator

Job Summary

The Benefits Administrator assists with the administration and ongoing delivery of benefits and leave programs. This role provides high-level customer service responding to specific, confidential and time-sensitive questions, concerns, or issues relating to benefits. This position identifies and educates employees and leaders on benefit plans and options and assists in preparing benefit communications for employee orientation, open enrollment, training sessions, projects, and/or audits.

Key Performance Indicators

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to educate staff and leadership
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Essential Functions

(Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities)

• Monitors external (e.g. market trends, government regulations such as Health Care Reform, etc.) and internal practices to determine impact on existing programs and identifies best practices to help contain related costs and maximize the return on investment (ROI) of programs offered
• Manages day-to-day administration of benefit programs
• Conducts employee orientation and other group presentations explaining specific provisions of benefit plans and facilitates the enrollment process. Assists in processing of enrollments as needed
• Tracks and analyzes data to improve upon benefit practices
• Serves as primary external contact for vendors and third-party administrators
• Leads, participates, and/or provides support for special projects, performing research, and other tasks as needed
• Provides guidance and expertise surrounding the administration of Leave of absence programs.
• Prepares, collects, and organizes data for routine and non-routine audits
• Plans and organizes the roll-out of the annual benefits open enrollment period
• Prepares communications and educational opportunities to enhance employees understanding of benefit plans and keeps materials up-to-date
• Researches, analyzes, and compiles benefit metric reports and presents information

Non-Essential Duties and Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources (HR), Business Administration, or related field OR equivalent work experience
• 3 years' customer facing experience of which 1 year is in HR
• Efficient problem solving, planning, and analytical skills
• Maintains understanding of current legislative changes and participates in implementing requirements of new legislation
• Stays current on applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance with all federal and state legislation related to benefits

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in one of the following: Associate Professional in HR (aPHR), Professional in HR (PHR), Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• Experience in HR with an emphasis in benefit administration
• Bachelor's degree in HR

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

• Office environment
• Requires prolonged sitting and telephone usage
• Infrequent lifting to 15 pounds
• Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones, copiers and printers
• Infrequent stooping

Segregation of Duties

Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to, Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS requirements, the Noridian Compliance Program, and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description and may be required to perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.

Total Rewards Package:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Insurance Plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and Company Match, Company-paid Life Insurance, Education Assistance Program, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Increasing PTO Accrual Plan, Medical/Parental/Disability Leave, Workers Compensation, Retiree Benefits, Severance Package, Employee Assistance Program, Financial and Health Wellness Benefits, Casual Dress, Open Office Setting, and Online Learning System.

CMS Access Compliance and Regulation Contingency Statement

Some positions require compliance with (i) federal and agency specific regulations and related clauses included in Noridian's prime contracts with the Government, (ii) background checks, and (iii) eligibility for a government-issued identification card.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities as well as Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.

Below is the salary range for potential new hires.

Salary Range: $52,120 – $85,724 per year

Other Compensation: Incentive Plan

This job will be closed 5/31/2023 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)