Benefits and Leave Administrator

Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency•Covington, LA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits & Leave Administrator proactively manages and optimizes the organization’s total rewards and leave programs to support a healthy, thriving workforce. This role moves beyond passive administration to actively drive the strategic health and financial sustainability of our benefits. Key responsibilities include collaborating closely with insurance brokers and 401(k) carriers to market and shop plans, analyzing utilization trends, and ensuring competitive, cost-effective coverage. Additionally, this position serves as a trusted internal resource, delivering clear, empathetic guidance to employees navigating benefit selections and leave processes, while maintaining flawless compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in benefits administration and/or leave management.
Experience with HRIS systems and benefits administration platforms.
Diversity-oriented with a focus on creating an inclusive environment.
In-depth understanding of general human resources policies and procedures, particularly benefits and leave laws.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Superior communication skills—both verbal and written.
Ability to apply common sense understanding and solve problems effectively.
Proficiency with Google Suite, Adobe, and HRIS systems.
Respectful and collaborative demeanor.
Timely completion of all required educational training, tasks, and SOP reviews by the assigned due date.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in benefits administration and/or leave management.
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
Experience with self-insured health insurance programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively collaborate with external brokers and vendors to design, market, and shop for competitive health, wellness, and voluntary benefit programs that balance fiscal sustainability with comprehensive care for our team.
Active Retirement Plan Management.
Proactive Plan Optimization.
Dynamic Renewal & Open Enrollment Ownership.
End-to-End Leave Ownership.
Employee Advocacy & Guidance.
Data Integrity & HRIS Management.
Rigorous Legal Compliance.
Cross-Functional Payroll Collaboration.
Onboarding & Resource Development.
Partner closely with brokers and 401(k) carriers to shop for competitive, cost-effective plans and suggest improvements before renewal deadlines.
Monitor usage trends and costs to ensure our benefit packages remain financially healthy for the company and highly valuable for the team.
Keep HRIS data, payroll deductions, and vendor systems perfectly aligned and free of errors.
Stay on top of all changing laws (ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA) to keep our plans completely compliant and audit-ready.
Handle all leave cases efficiently, ensuring clear tracking and seamless coordination with payroll.
Serve as a compassionate, trusted resource for employees, answering benefits and leave questions clearly and within 24–48 hours.
Translate complex insurance and retirement jargon into simple, engaging guides for new hire orientations and annual open enrollment.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.