Benefits Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee employee benefit programs, which encompass eligibility assessment, new hire enrollment, qualifying life event changes, beneficiary modifications, and claims related to disability, accidents, and death.

• Address employee questions regarding eligibility, coverage, and benefits effectively.

• Manage benefits enrollments, COBRA, terminations, modifications, beneficiaries, and claims for disability, accidents, and death.

• Assist with protected and personal leaves of absence by managing leave determinations, recordkeeping, compliance, and communications.

• Act as the primary contact for program vendors and third-party administrators.

• Respond to inquiries from external legal entities in line with company policy.

• Ensure adherence to federal and state laws and regulations.

• Coordinate the billing of benefit premiums and payment reconciliation.

• Collaborate with benefit carriers to implement plans and maintain data accuracy.

• Support the annual Open Enrollment process, including communications, presentations, and worksite wellness programs.

• Work alongside Payroll to address missed benefit premium deductions.

• Keep benefit documents and communications updated on the company intranet.

• Assist with audits and mandatory state and federal filings, including the annual 1094-C and 1095-C forms.

• Maintain employee benefit files and records meticulously.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required.

• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in benefits administration; experience in leave administration is essential.

• A robust understanding of HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, ADA, PPACA, FMLA, state leave laws, and DOL regulations.

• Proficient knowledge of Excel is necessary.

• Must reside in Orange County, CA, and work from home within the PST time zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Bonus.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans available for you and your family.

• Discretionary 401(k) match of 50% on the first 4% of pay contributed.

• Access to fitness, restaurant, retail, and other discounts via the employee portal.

• Tailored training programs to enhance skills.

• Employee referral bonuses as an incentive.

• Educational Reimbursement to support continued learning.

• Opportunities to contribute to community efforts through the Carrington Charitable Foundation.