Benefits Administrator jobs in Pennsylvania

Position Summary

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators

· Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency

· Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes

· Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations; ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees

· Coordinate daily benefits processing; handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability and accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing

· Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database, and update employee payroll records

· Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans

· Allocate group health and dental claims monthly, and review quarterly

· Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits staff

· Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience, and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance

· Perform plan audits; prepare, collect, and organize data for actuarial assessments, and review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces

· Provide customer service support to internal and external customers; develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package

· Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions.

· Provide training and support to group benefits associates and field staff members

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field, and three to five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience

· Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases

· Project and team management/leadership skills and experience

· Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates

· Effective planning and priority setting.

· Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines

· Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs

· Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs)

· Knowledge of benefits contract language

· 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, Social Security and DOL requirements

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person