Benefits Associate

🧩 About the Role

We’re seeking a sharp, agile, and well-spoken Benefits Associate to join a dynamic HR team. This role is ideal for a polished professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience through strategic benefits administration and technology.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Open Enrollment Management: Lead and execute annual open enrollment processes, including communications, system updates, and employee support.
• Well-Being Initiatives: Design and promote wellness programs that enhance employee health, engagement, and productivity.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external benefits vendors to ensure optimal service delivery, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Analyze benefits utilization and costs, prepare reports, and recommend data-driven improvements.
• HSA/FSA Administration: Oversee Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, ensuring accurate setup, compliance, and employee education.
• Employee Support: Address benefits-related inquiries with clarity and empathy, serving as a trusted resource for employees.
• Leave of Absence (LOA) Coordination: Manage LOA processes including FMLA, parental leave, and disability claims in partnership with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Benefits Technology Proficiency: Utilize and optimize HRIS and benefits platforms to streamline operations and enhance user experience.

💼 Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration
• Strong understanding of HSA/FSA, LOA, and wellness program management
• Proven experience with benefits technology platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar)
• Exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized
• Professional presence with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with discretion

🚀 What We’re Looking For

• A proactive problem-solver who can pivot quickly and think strategically
• Someone who brings polish, poise, and precision to every interaction
• A collaborative team player who thrives on improving processes and elevating the employee experience

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