Benefits Administrator (Remote)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_on603, 3rd Street, City of Albany, Albany County, New York, 12206, United States
About Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting firm 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 communities we serve; we are dedicated to positively impacting the lives of our employees, consultants, and the broader community.
Our culture has been recognized nationally, with Eliassen Group named a winner of the Top Workplaces Award by Energage and honored as a US Best Managed Company. We invite you to learn more about our award-winning culture and the Eliassen Experience.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-minded Benefits Administrator to serve as the backbone of our employee benefit programs. In this remote role, you will be the primary point of contact for employees and consultants, guiding them through their benefits journey with empathy and discretion.
Your day will involve partnering closely with vendors, payroll, and accounting teams to ensure the accuracy of deductions, billing, and plan contributions. You will play a critical role in maintaining a clear, compliant, and employee-friendly benefits experience, with a heightened focus during the Open Enrollment period. From troubleshooting discrepancies to managing sensitive data, you will ensure that our benefits administration runs smoothly and efficiently.
Hiring Process
Interested candidates should apply via our internal careers portal. We look for individuals who are highly organized, possess strong communication skills, and are ready to contribute to a team that values excellence and community impact.
Equal Opportunity
Eliassen Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: Remote
603, 3rd Street, City of Albany, Albany County, New York, 12206, United States
City of Albany, New York
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 setup or deduction adjustments
- check_circleSend weekly enrollment, termination, and benefits-related communications to staff
- check_circleProcess and monitor weekly COBRA changes and state child support withholding requests
- check_circleSupport Open Enrollment planning, execution, and post-enrollment follow-up
- check_circleMaintain and update benefits content on the HR intranet
- check_circleProvide benefits reporting to Finance and Accounting as requested
- 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_circleAssist with ACA tracking, reporting, and required benefit filings
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_circle401(k) retirement plan with company matchcheck_circlePre-tax accounts including HSA and FSABasic life and disability insurance