Benefits Supervisor

National Church Residences•Dublin, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

According to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state, federal and accreditation regulations and reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, the incumbent oversees the day‑to‑day administration and execution of the organization’s employee benefit and leave programs, ensuring accurate processing, regulatory compliance, and consistent application across a multi‑state environment. This role is responsible for managing benefit implementations, maintaining operational workflows, and overseeing benefit and leave administration activities. The Benefits Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership to the benefits team, resolves escalated issues, and partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to support efficient, compliant, and reliable benefits operations.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources or a related field required; CEBS preferred
Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in benefits administration, with demonstrated growth in leadership and people management responsibilities.
Hands‑on experience administering comprehensive benefit and leave programs in a multi‑state environment, including FMLA and state leave programs, ADA accommodations and the interactive process, and coordination with paid leave and disability programs.
Experience ensuring ERISA compliance, including plan governance, required disclosures, regulatory reporting (SPDs, SARs, Form 5500), fiduciary practices, and audit support.
Experience overseeing retirement plans (401(a), 403(b), and 457), including vendor management, compliance testing, issue resolution, participant notices, and audits.
Proven experience leading benefits‑related projects, system implementations, and process improvements, balancing timelines, accuracy, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Hands‑on experience with Workday or comparable HRIS and benefits administration platforms, including partnership with third‑party leave administrators, in organizations supporting 1,000+ employees across multiple states.
Must have excellent communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English, as well as the ability to make self-understood.
Strong working knowledge of benefits administration platforms/HRIS, ensuring data integrity, efficient processing, and effective reporting.
Advanced Excel proficiency, including use of formulas (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), pivot tables, reconciliations, and data analysis to support operational accuracy.
Demonstrated judgment and problem‑solving ability in complex or ambiguous situations involving compliance, employee impact, and operational risk.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain benefit programs, leave processes, and compliance requirements to employees and internal partners.
Ability to provide operational leadership, prioritize workloads, and maintain consistency and compliance in a fast‑paced, multi‑state environment.

Nice To Haves

CEBS preferred

Responsibilities

Execute and support health & welfare and retirement plan initiatives in alignment with the company’s Total Rewards strategy, including vendor implementations, system upgrades, plan design changes, and regulatory‑driven updates.
Manage benefits-related projects from planning through completion, including timelines, testing, data validation, and stakeholder coordination.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience within existing benefits programs and processes.
Support and manage execution of the annual open enrollment process, including HRIS configuration & testing, vendor coordination, communications delivery, post-enrollment audits, and issue resolution.
Oversee ongoing administration of benefit and retirement plans, payroll integration, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
Partner with Finance, Payroll, and vendors to manage billing, funding, and audits.
Oversee compliant administration of federal, state, and local leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, USERRA, workers’ compensation related leaves, and state‑mandated paid leave programs.
Serve as an escalation point for complex leave, accommodation, or compliance matters.
Monitor legislative and regulatory updates and implement required operational or system changes in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.
Supervise and develop the Benefits Administrator and Leave Specialist, providing coaching, prioritization, and performance feedback.
Ensure consistent execution of day‑to‑day benefits and leave processes; provide hands‑on support during peak periods or coverage needs.
Maintain clear process documentation, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.
Leverage HRIS, internal platforms, and vendor systems to ensure data accuracy, audit readiness, and efficient processing.
Prepare and ensure accuracy of census reports, plan testing data, and vendor reports.
Utilize advanced Excel skills to perform reconciliations, analyze benefits data, track compliance, and support decision‑making.
Act as a knowledgeable resource on benefits operations, compliance, and best practices.
Support development and delivery of clear, compliant employee communications related to benefits, leave, and retirement programs.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external partners to resolve issues and support business needs.
Identifies opportunities to expand and strengthen Benefit’s role in supporting the organization.