Benefits Administrator

TEKsystems
$34.00 - $37.50 / hr
life insurance
United States, Texas, Plano
Nov 05, 2024
Description: The Benefits Administrator position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. The Benefits Administrator continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration. Skills: HRIS, benefits administration, Customer service, Administration, ACA, Cobra, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, workers compensation claims, Benefit administration, Benefit plan, human resources, Benefits management, Health plan, Communication and organization skills, Ms outlook, Healthcare industry Top Skills Details: HRIS,benefits administration,Customer service,Administration,ACA,Cobra,ERISA,FMLA,ADA,workers compensation claims,Benefit administration,Benefit plan,human resources Additional Skills & Qualifications: * Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value. * Design, recommend and implement new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes. * Negotiate with vendors and administrators for best plans, options and rates. * Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. * Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration. * Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. * Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. * Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees. * Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing, LOA and workers compensation. * Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records. * Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans. * Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly. * Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits staff. * Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance. * Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for actuarial assessments. Review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces. * Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs. * Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.