Senior Benefits Administrator

Summary

Join Envoy Global's Human Resources team as a Senior Benefits Administrator! Manage and enhance employee benefits, including health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs. Collaborate with payroll, brokers, and vendors. Lead open enrollment and provide benefits education. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Maintain accurate data in HR systems and provide exceptional employee support. Develop strategic recommendations for benefits programs and contribute to process improvements. This is a full-time, 100% remote position within the United States.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field
• 4-6 years experience in Benefits Administration and administering multi-state leaves of absences
• Proven knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter who has the ability to work independently and with a team

Responsibilities

• Manage health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, disability insurance, life insurance, tuition, etc.), retirement plans, and executive incentive programs. Ensure smooth administration and employee support
• Work with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and perform monthly reconciliations, audits, and administrative tasks related to benefits and payroll
• Lead annual open enrollment, coordinate with brokers/vendors, manage and audit ADP, and conduct employee meetings
• Develop and deliver benefits education materials and new hire orientation training
• Ensure adherence to benefits-related laws (Section 125, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, QDROs, ACA reporting, etc.). Maintain compliance across multiple states and manage non-discrimination testing, required notices, and required filings
• Maintain accurate benefits data in HR systems, manage enrollments, changes, terminations, and maintain UKG file feeds for carrier connections
• Administer FMLA, disability leaves, ADA, state-specific leaves, workers' compensation, and company leave policies in compliance with applicable laws
• Collaborate on wellness events and campaigns, and contribute as a member of the wellness committee
• Serve as the primary contact for benefits inquiries, assisting employees with coverage issues and leave administration
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to optimize offerings and manage renewals
• Collaborate with the Director to develop strategic recommendations for benefits programs. Analyze industry trends to ensure competitive offerings. Participate in benefit and compensation surveys
• Create and present reports on program offerings and trends, using data from brokers, carriers, and TPAs
• Identify and implement best practices to improve benefits administration and employee experience. Maintain procedures for assigned benefits processes
• Perform additional tasks related to HR, benefits, wellness, leaves of absence, compensation, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and acquisition activities
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions
• Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Certification
• UKG Pro experience

Benefits

• Remote work, flexible hours
• Salary Range : USD $80,000 – USD $100,000