Benefits & Leave of Absence Administrator

Hamilton Company • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Benefits & Leave of Absence Administrator administers Hamilton Company's benefits and leave-of-absence programs and provides frontline support and execution for benefits and leave matters. The role supports Hamilton Company, Hamilton Medical, and Hamilton Storage; works with benefits vendors, brokers, and ERISA attorneys; and contributes to benefits plan design, strategy, compliance, employee education, and performance tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field from a not-for-profit, regionally accredited university.
• Three years of experience in benefits administration and leave administration.
• Experience with self-funded plans.
• Knowledge of ERISA and compliance experience.
• Experience with fiduciary obligations for medical and 401(k) plans.
• Experience maintaining vendor sites, including eligibility, enrollment, and changes.
• Experience in HR operations, including compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and data/systems.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in benefits administration and leave administration preferred.
• Experience with PeopleSoft preferred.
• Professional certification in Human Resources, Compensation, or Benefits preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, high-tech, or biotech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefit plans, including enrollment, eligibility verification, claims resolution, and employee support.
• Respond to HR Helpdesk and benefits inquiries by email, walk-ins, and phone.
• Maintain vendor sites, including data entry and enrollment or eligibility information.
• Provide Payroll with short-term disability payment calculations, benefit repayments, deductions, and PeopleSoft support.
• Coordinate and execute Open Enrollment, including employee presentations, benefits fairs, and communications.
• Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, STD, LTD, workers' compensation, and ADA-related leaves.
• Maintain complete and accurate leave documentation, associated paperwork, communications, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Develop benefits communications and employee education programs.
• Support benefits plan compliance, including ERISA notification requirements, annual audits, discrimination testing, and reporting.
• Assist with benefits plan design, vision, and strategy.
• Assist with Medical and 401(k) Form 5500 filings.
• Chair the Health and Wellness Committee and 401(k) Committee, with fiduciary responsibilities.
• Work with benefits vendors, brokers, and ERISA attorneys as required.
• Track benefits metrics, vendor performance, employee feedback, cost per member, and total spend.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation time; paid sick time; disability insurance; 401(k); and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time