Benefits Administrator – Contract

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Benefits Administrator managing health, retirement, and employee benefit programs for an HVAC industry umbrella company. Handling enrollments, compliance, vendors, records, and employee support.

Posted 8/7/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee benefit plans, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and effectively communicating benefit information to employees. Proficient in benefit administration and analytical skills to support decision-making and problem resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Benefits ManagementCompliance With ACA, ERISA, COBRABenefit Administration PlatformsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee Benefits ManagementCompliance With ACACompliance With ERISACompliance With COBRABenefit Administration PlatformsData InterpretationBenefit Plan Guidance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsOpen EnrollmentClaim ResolutionBenefit SelectionFSAHSA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, FSAs, HSAs, and other benefits
Conduct new employee benefits orientations
Assist with benefit selection during open enrollment
Process benefit changes due to life events
Resolve claim issues with insurance providers and address employee concerns
Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and federal and state regulations
Coordinate with insurance providers and benefit vendors and monitor service quality
Communicate benefit information through written materials, presentations, and employee meetings
Maintain accurate employee benefit records, including eligibility, coverage, and beneficiary information
Respond to employee benefit questions, provide plan guidance, and resolve benefit-related issues
Report to the Director of Benefits and collaborate with the HR team on cross-functional projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience with Benefits is preferred
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word
Solid understanding of employee benefits laws and regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees and vendors
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage complex benefit plans
Proficiency with benefit administration platforms
Analytical skills to interpret data and make informed recommendations
Ability to work independently and as part of a team