Benefits Administrator

Surge Staffing • Columbus, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to join its Columbus headquarters. The role administers employee benefit programs across a large, multi-state organization, with particular emphasis on self-funded medical plans and 401(k) administration. The Benefits Administrator supports regulatory compliance, coordinates enrollment and employee education, works with vendors and internal teams, reconciles benefits and payroll records, analyzes plan performance, and maintains accurate reporting.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive benefits administration experience, preferably within a large, multi-state organization.
• Hands-on experience administering self-funded medical plans and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, benefits systems, and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and reporting.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in staffing or light industrial environments is highly preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Manage day-to-day 401(k) plan administration, including enrollments, contributions, compliance testing, and annual audits.
• Support compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, IRS, and Department of Labor requirements.
• Coordinate open enrollment, employee education, and benefits orientations.
• Partner with benefits vendors, brokers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Reconcile benefits invoices, billing, and payroll deductions.
• Analyze self-funded medical plan performance, utilization, and costs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely benefits reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed