Benefits Administrator at ebs recruiters LLC

Cleveland, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Benefits Administration, Leave Management, HRIS Systems, Compliance, Communication, Customer Service, Problem-Solving, Data Integrity, Organization, Detail-Oriented, Relationship Building, Microsoft Office, Vendor Management, Training, Documentation, Auditing

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description The Benefits & Leave Administrator oversees benefits and leave of absence programs, ensuring accurate administration, regulatory compliance, and exceptional employee support. This role serves as the subject matter expert for benefit plans and leave programs while managing systems, vendors, and data integrity in a fast-paced, multi-state environment. Key Responsibilities Administer all benefits and leave programs, including federal, state, and employer-provided leaves Manage end-to-end leave of absence cases, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and timely communication Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits and leave-related inquiries Maintain ongoing communication with employees, managers, and payroll regarding leave status and return-to-work timelines Partner with benefit vendors to ensure accurate enrollment, eligibility, and data synchronization between HRIS and vendor systems Oversee COBRA administration, EDI file management, claims support, and compliance reporting Conduct benefits education sessions, including open enrollment, new hire orientation, and refresher trainings Support employees with coverage and claims questions, including self-funded medical plans Build and maintain HRIS workflows and processes to improve automation, efficiency, and accuracy Lead benefits and leave integrations for acquisitions or organizational changes Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and system accuracy Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism Requirements 3+ years of benefits and/or leave administration experience Experience supporting large, multi-state employee populations (1,500+ employees) strongly preferred Strong knowledge of leave of absence programs and benefits administration practices Advanced proficiency with HRIS systems; ADP experience strongly preferred Experience working directly with benefit carriers and managing open enrollment Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service orientation Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and relationship-building skills High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

The Benefits & Leave Administrator oversees benefits and leave of absence programs, ensuring accurate administration and regulatory compliance. This role serves as the subject matter expert for benefit plans and leave programs while managing systems, vendors, and data integrity.