Benefits Administrator

Penske•Cumru Township, PA

About The Position

The Benefits Administrator will play an integral role in providing administrative support to the Penske Total Rewards Benefits team, assisting with administering the benefits for 45,000+ associates through the US and Canada. This position will be required to effectively collaborate and create relationships amongst external partners, team members and associates. The Administrator role will engage with associates to ensure accurate and timely processing and maintenance of the systems of record both internally and externally. Process responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Benefit Selection Period setup and testing, new hire benefits setup, vendor invoicing, data management for audits, regular reporting and analysis needs, processing disability and life claims, qualifying life events, medical support notices, various benefits forms, associate notifications of changes to benefits and retirement. Overall support to the Manager of Benefits Administration and our associate population.

Requirements

Administrative support to the Penske Total Rewards Benefits team
Administering benefits for 45,000+ associates through the US and Canada
Effectively collaborate and create relationships amongst external partners, team members and associates
Engage with associates to ensure accurate and timely processing and maintenance of the systems of record both internally and externally
Benefit Selection Period setup and testing
New hire benefits setup
Vendor invoicing
Data management for audits
Regular reporting and analysis needs
Processing disability and life claims
Processing qualifying life events
Processing medical support notices
Processing various benefits forms
Associate notifications of changes to benefits and retirement
Overall support to the Manager of Benefits Administration and our associate population

Responsibilities

Administering benefits system of record, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and more.
Researching, troubleshooting, and communicating associates’ benefit related concerns.
Collaborating and resolving issues in partnership with applicable benefits vendors and internal resources including HR Partners, Payroll, HRIS/WFSA, Legal, Labor Relations, among others.
Coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy of associate benefits
Processing invoices for recurring benefit plan expenses.
Processing benefits-related paperwork and maintaining detailed records.
Communicating health & welfare benefits eligibility to associates.
Resolving employee issues and answering benefits-related questions.
Providing support for annual audits with data collection, management, and verification
Compiling, reviewing, and providing recommendations on metrics and measures related to benefits.
Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures.
Special projects and other tasks assigned by supervisor.