Benefits Administrator

Event Network•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, voluntary coverages, 401(k) plan, and workers compensation. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. Assists with scheduling new-hire benefit orientations. Processes benefit-related invoices including allocation of charges. Performs quality checks of benefits-related data. Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes. Distributes all benefits enrollment materials. Assists with benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries. Assists in administration of leave-of-absence requests and accommodation requests. Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages 401k(k) contribution changes in HRIS. Assists with the open enrollment process. Opens workers compensation claims and sends related information to team member. Other projects as required. Requirements and Skills The Benefits Administrator is often the first point of contact for team members regarding benefits-related matters and plays a crucial role in maintaining a positive and efficient work environment. Adaptability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are key attributes for success in this role. Detail Oriented with proven organizational abilities. Strong technical foundation and ability to learn and apply new technology/processes. Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Experience with Dayforce a plus. Understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws. Prior experience working with benefit vendors. Proficiency in MS Office applications. High proficiency in Excel a plus. Strong critical thinking skills and good ethical judgment paired with the ability to keep sensitive information confidential. Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Benefits Administrator is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

Detail Oriented with proven organizational abilities.
Strong technical foundation and ability to learn and apply new technology/processes.
Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
Prior experience working with benefit vendors.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Strong critical thinking skills and good ethical judgment paired with the ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dayforce a plus.
High proficiency in Excel a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
Assists with scheduling new-hire benefit orientations.
Processes benefit-related invoices including allocation of charges.
Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
Distributes all benefits enrollment materials.
Assists with benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
Assists in administration of leave-of-absence requests and accommodation requests.
Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
Manages 401k(k) contribution changes in HRIS.
Assists with the open enrollment process.
Opens workers compensation claims and sends related information to team member.
Other projects as required.