Sr. Benefits Administrator

ExplorUS Corporate•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

At ExplorUS, you'll help shape the employee experience behind unforgettable destinations. Our Sr. Benefits Specialist supports the administration and continuous improvement of health, retirement, leave, and wellness programs for a diverse, high-volume, multi-state workforce. Serves as a trusted benefits subject matter expert, ensuring programs are administered accurately, remain compliant with applicable regulations, and provide a positive employee experience through exceptional service and support. This position is ideal for an experienced benefits professional who is passionate about benefits administration, compliance, and continuous improvement—and is seeking a specialized role rather than a broad HR position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
4–6+ years of experience in benefits administration and HR operations supporting multi-state employees
Strong knowledge of ACA regulations, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state leave laws
Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration platforms
Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a compliance-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

CBP, SHRM-CP, or similar certification
Experience supporting complex state leave programs (CA, NY, IL, CO, WA, HI, etc.)
Employee Navigator experience
Compensation planning experience a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee and administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, voluntary benefits, retirement plans, leave programs, and paid time off for a high volume, multi-state workforce
Lead the evaluation and continuous improvement of benefits offerings by conducting cost analyses, reviewing vendor proposals, assessing plan performance, and supporting strategic benefits design initiatives
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, state leave laws, eligibility requirements, taxation, and mandated offerings
Communicate with brokers, carriers, vendors, TPAs, Payroll, and HR Operations to support plan administration, billing audits, open enrollment, PTO administration, compliance filings, and employee communications
Support annual open enrollment activities, including HRIS configuration, employee education, training, reconciliation, and ongoing support for employee and manager benefits inquiries
Administer the company’s 401(k) and retirement plans, including enrollments, payroll contributions, distributions, audits, benchmarking, renewals, and compliance reporting
Oversee leave of absence and accommodation programs, ensuring consistent and compliant administration across all jurisdictions
Support internal and external audits, resolve escalated benefits issues, maintain benefits policies and notices, and drive continuous improvement of benefits and employee recognition programs
Supervise and support the Benefits Coordinator, ensuring timely, accurate administration of benefits programs and employee recognition initiatives
Support the compensation management process through analysis, benchmarking, reporting, and program administration.