Senior Benefits Administrator
About The Position
The Senior Benefits Administrator is responsible for the advanced, independent administration and ongoing management of the company’s employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave of absence administration, and related policies. This role exercises discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation and application of benefit plan provisions and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Requirements
- Associate degree (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5 years experience in relevant field
- Working knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements
- Advanced understanding of benefit plan administration and trends
- Knowledge of health and welfare and retirement benefit programs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
- Proficiency with office productivity tools including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations
- Experience with human resources information systems
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned employee benefit programs including health and welfare plans, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans in alignment with plan parameters, enrollment, and regulatory requirements
- Provide tier two benefits resolution and support for employees
- Serve as liaison between third‑party benefit vendors and employees by advising on eligibility, coverage, and benefits matters and resolving escalated issues or enrollment corrections
- Audit and analyze employee benefit changes in payroll systems and with third‑party vendors
- Identify and recommend enhancements to benefits websites, content, and third‑party benefit links
- Assist with coordination, facilitation, and communication of open enrollment activities
- Compile and maintain benefits records including required documentation and state or court forms
- Train and mentor benefits specialists and delegate tasks as appropriate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
