Benefits Administrator

Benefits Administrator

Location: Broomfield, CO

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group non-leave related benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). They are responsible for the administration for all benefit related programs and provides ongoing counsel to employee with benefit issues.  Assists in the administration & reporting of the divisional compensation and incentive programs.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You have a passion for helping others! You are an organized individual who is detail oriented and has strong capabilities to multitask. Being able to focus on more than one thing, or being able to move to working on another task on short notice is something that you are very confident and comfortable doing. You are always trying to think ahead and see the bigger picture and love to share any ideas that you come up with. Not only are you self-sufficient and are able to find available resources on your own you also have knowledge/experience surrounding benefit administration/healthcare administration.

 

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary contact for solving employee non leave-related benefits questions to ensure best-in-class customer service for employees and the day to day administration of company benefit policies and procedures.
• Coordinate benefit activities including enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, and Health Savings Account funding.
• Liaise with benefit providers and other internal/external sources to resolve benefit program questions or challenges. Must also comply with HIPAA regulations when requesting or sending such information to providers.
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Benefit systems administration and troubleshooting, ensuring correct setup and access.
• Audit, reconcile and process benefit vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment.
• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs, increase efficiency and better serve our employees.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and associated reporting.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and coordinate with payroll to update employee payroll records.
• Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits partners and perform plan audits.
• Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results.
• Support the annual Open Enrollment process with system set up & testing, communication materials and distribution, and employee support.
• Provide continuous communication of new benefits or changes to existing benefits to HR Team members and all employees

 

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Proficient with Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; navigating HRIS and benefits databases.
• Ability to manage information and data in a highly confidential and professional manner.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.

 

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, and 1-5 years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred

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Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual base hourly range: $54,000 - $60,000
• Bonus target range: 5%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, time off with pay, a 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching, paid parental leave, wellness program, education tuition assistance, and product discounts
• Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

 

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