Benefits Administrator (Remote)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onEast 4th Street, Pierre, Buckeye Township, Hughes County, South Dakota, 57501, United States
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company dedicated to helping clients transform and execute strategies that drive exceptional outcomes. With over 30 years of success, we specialize in professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Our commitment extends beyond our clients to the lives of our employees, consultants, and the communities we serve.
We take pride in our award-winning culture, recently recognized as a Top Workplace by Energage and a US Best Managed Company. We foster a supportive environment where our team can thrive while delivering high-impact results.
About the Role
As a Benefits Administrator, you will be the vital link between our employees and their comprehensive benefit programs. This role exists to ensure our benefits experience remains clear, compliant, and employee-friendly, particularly during critical periods like Open Enrollment.
In this position, you will serve as the primary point of contact for benefit questions, resolving issues with empathy and discretion. Your day-to-day involves partnering closely with vendors, payroll, and accounting to manage accurate deductions, billing, and plan contributions. You will coordinate the administration of retirement plans, HSAs, FSAs, and COBRA, while ensuring timely communications and compliance with complex regulations. This is a role for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on keeping complex systems running smoothly and supporting our people.
Our Culture
At Eliassen Group, we are committed to positively impacting the lives of everyone we work with. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and a dedication to excellence, reflected in our consistent recognition as a Top Workplace and Best Managed Company. We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply via our internal careers portal. We review applications on a rolling basis and look forward to learning more about your experience and how you can contribute to our team.
Work location
Work model: Remote
East 4th Street, Pierre, Buckeye Township, Hughes County, South Dakota, 57501, United States
Pierre, South Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleUpload weekly HSA and FSA contributions and troubleshoot discrepancies
- check_circleMonitor vendor error files and coordinate necessary corrections and follow-through
- check_circleTrack new-hire enrollments and partner with payroll on deduction adjustments
- check_circleSupport Open Enrollment planning, execution, and post-enrollment follow-up
- check_circleCreate benefits communications and employee materials to support required filings
- check_circleMaintain and update benefits content on the HR intranet
- check_circleAssist with ACA tracking and reporting requirements
- check_circleProcess state child support withholding requests and related documentation
- check_circleAdminister retirement plan activity by processing 401(k) deferrals and loan changes
- check_circleServe as the primary point of contact for employee and consultant benefits questions
- check_circleDistribute required plan documents at enrollment and annually ensuring compliance
- check_circleProcess and monitor weekly COBRA changes and terminations
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma (or equivalent)
- verified3-4 years of benefits administration experience
- verifiedWorking knowledge of benefits regulations (ACA, ERISA, IRS, DOL, COBRA, HIPAA)
- verifiedExperience using an HRIS
- verifiedProficiency with Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
Experience with ADP Workforce Now. Experience supporting a multi-location organization and/or multiple employee benefit classes.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical insurance with choice of 3 plans and employer HSA contributioncheck_circleDental and vision insurancecheck_circlePre-tax accounts and other voluntary benefitscheck_circleBasic life and disability insurancecheck_circle401(k) retirement plan with company matchcheck_circle10 paid holidayscheck_circle5 paid sick days (or more if required by law)check_circle15+ days of vacation based on tenurecheck_circleBereavement leavecheck_circle6-8 weeks paid maternity/disability leave and 2-4 weeks paid parental leave based on tenure