Administrator-Benefits

at  American University of Kuwait

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in benefits administration, payroll processing, or a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, payroll procedures, and relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Menaitech system experience is a must), payroll software, and Microsoft Excel.

SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

As a Benefits Administrator, you will be responsible for overseeing the administration of employee benefits within the organization. You will ensure compliance with relevant policies, laws and regulations, manage benefit enrollment processes, handle employee inquiries related to benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer employee benefit programs.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with employees about their benefits eligibility, coverage options, and any changes to plans.
• Process monthly payroll using the Payroll System, computing individual earnings, deductions, and withholdings.
• Validate payroll accuracy by preparing authorized payroll changes and generating payroll rosters.
• Update employee information in the HRIS system for payroll processing.
• Assist in enhancing the payroll processing system and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Manage employee leave programs and update employee status changes in the HRIS system.
• Provide regular and special reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources and assist with HR projects.
• Support the establishment of departmental measurements to achieve organizational goals and maintain HR metrics.
• Participate in committees and perform administrative duties as required by the Senior Director of Human Resources.