Sr. Benefits Administrator

Piping Rock•Bohemia, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in our Bohemia, NY corporate office, the Sr. Benefits Administrator will be responsible for the strategic planning, administration and day-to-day management of employee benefits programs, workers compensation, as well as supporting the Engagement, Events and department’s overall HR needs. The ideal candidate is an experienced benefits professional who combines strong regulatory knowledge with a proactive, associate-focused mindset. They are both detail-oriented and strategic, capable of managing complex benefits programs with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

Experience administering a self-insured program
Effective oral and written abilities; able to conduct a professional presentation for varying sized groups
5-7 years of experience in benefits administration, with increasing responsibility
3+ year of working with an HRIS and benefit platform
High level of detail and organization with the ability to work independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Must be tech-savvy with a willingness to learn any technical equipment or systems
Flexibility to travel to other locations, which includes out of state and several overnight travel trips per year
Flexibility to work off hours, on occasion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with brokers to review quotes, benchmark plans, and evaluate cost-saving opportunities for fully insured and self-insured annual benefit plans
Oversee implementation of plan changes, including system updates and vendor coordination
Lead employee communications and education around all benefits
Manage and administer benefit programs, including benefit insurance and retirement plans with the support of the Benefits Administrator
Maintain and troubleshoot electronic data interchange (EDI) files to the carriers and payroll platform
Lead benefits audits, reporting, and reconciliation activities
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA)
Apply expertise to identify and evaluate inefficiencies in processes
Maintain workers compensation records and reporting across multiple policies
General oversight of the Benefits Administrator related to day-to-day tasks, auditing and reporting
Partner with the Engagement Ambassador to plan and execute company-wide events and engagement tasks
Occasionally travel to other locations to support benefit education and HR activities
Provide direct support to the HR VP and other HR department projects as required
Additional duties as assigned