Benefits Administrator
Description
DeMontrond Automotive Group is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Administrator to manage and support the administration of employee benefits programs across the organization. This role serves as a key resource for employees, vendors, carriers, and HR team members, ensuring accurate benefits administration, compliance, employee communication, vendor coordination, and benefits-related recordkeeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), COBRA, and supplemental benefits.
- Process enrollments, qualifying life events, dependent changes, terminations, and benefit updates.
- Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits questions and provide timely support.
- Coordinate with carriers, third-party administrators, payroll, and vendors to resolve coverage, billing, and eligibility issues.
- Support open enrollment activities, benefits communications, and new hire benefit orientations.
- Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and payroll deductions, identifying and resolving discrepancies for both self-funded and fully funded plans.
- Assist with administration of leave and disability programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, PWFA, STD, and LTD.
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and related laws.
- Prepare and maintain accurate benefit records, reports, and documentation.
- Partner with HR and Payroll to support onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and process improvements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of benefits administration or related HR experience required.
- Experience with fully funded and self-funded benefit plans preferred.
- Strong knowledge of benefits compliance, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP preferred), Microsoft Office, and benefits administration platforms.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
DeMontrond Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.