Associate, HRIS & Benefits

American College of Cardiology

Sr. Specialist overseeing HR operations and benefits for the American College of Cardiology.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $81,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering employee benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, and wellness initiatives, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proficient in data analysis, HRIS management, and vendor coordination to enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency.

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Employee Benefit AdministrationFMLA and ADA ComplianceHRIS and Payroll Systems ExperienceData Analysis and ReportingProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee Benefit ProgramsLeave of Absence AdministrationBenefits ReconciliationData AnalyticsVendor Invoice ProcessingRegulatory ComplianceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteHR ReportingAuditing Skills

Soft Skills

Customer Service OrientationAttention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

Industry Keywords

FLSAFMLAADAACACOBRAHIPAAERISATitle VIIWellness ProgramsEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

administer all employee benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, voluntary, ancillary, and wellness benefits.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and high-quality customer service while educating employees on available benefits programs and resources.
Coordinate benefit enrollments, life event changes, qualifying status changes, terminations, and benefit eligibility updates while ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Partner with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party vendors to resolve enrollment, eligibility, billing, and claims issues.
Partner with the Director, HR Operations, to coordinate the annual Open Enrollment process, including employee communications, education sessions, system testing, vendor coordination, issue resolution, and post-enrollment reconciliation.
Conduct recurring audits of benefit elections, payroll deductions, carrier eligibility files, vendor invoices, HRIS records, and benefit enrollment data to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and financial accuracy.
Analyze benefits utilization, enrollment, claims activity, vendor performance, and employee feedback to identify trends and recommend enhancements that improve program effectiveness, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate and administer employee wellness initiatives, educational campaigns and events, including the organization's annual Benefits & Wellness Fair.
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to promote wellness programs that support employee well-being and organizational objectives.
Administer the organization's leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, military leave, workers' compensation coordination, and other applicable federal and state leave programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least three (3) years of experience administering employee benefits and HR operations. Prior experience coordinating wellness events and fairs a plus.
Demonstrated experience administering employee benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, voluntary benefits, and wellness initiatives.
Demonstrated experience administering leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short- and long-term disability, workers' compensation coordination, and applicable federal and state leave regulations.
Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems; experience with HR reporting, data analytics, and system audits preferred.
Experience performing benefits reconciliations, carrier eligibility audits, benefits deduction audits in payroll, and vendor invoice processing, reviews and audits.
Strong working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, Title VII, and related regulations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.