Benefits Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Oversee employee benefit programs, including determining eligibility, enrolling new hires in benefits, processing qualifying life status changes, updating beneficiaries, and managing disability, accident, and death claims.

• Address general employee questions regarding eligibility, coverage, and other benefit-related issues.

• Execute daily routine benefit processing tasks for enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, and claims related to disability, accidents, and death.

• Assist in managing protected and personal leaves of absence, which includes leave determinations, recordkeeping, compliance, and effective communication with employees, supervisors, and care providers as necessary.

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

• Handle inquiries from external legal entities (such as social services, child support orders, court orders, etc.) in compliance with company policy.

• Ensure adherence to all relevant federal and state laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, ADA, PPACA, FMLA, and various state leave laws.

• Manage benefit premium billing and payment reconciliation for carriers; submit check requests and supporting documentation to Accounting for processing.

• Collaborate with all of Carrington’s benefit carriers to administer plans and maintain data integrity.

• Work with the benefits team and Carrington’s broker to facilitate the annual Open Enrollment process, including communications, presentations, and relevant worksite wellness initiatives.

• Partner with Payroll to address and resolve any missed benefit premium deductions.

• Collaborate with corporate communications to keep benefit-related documents and communications updated on Carrington’s intranet site.

• Support audits and required state and federal filings, including the annual 1094-C and 1095-C forms.

• Maintain employee benefit records and files.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in benefits administration, including leave administration.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans available for you and your family.

• Discretionary 401(k) match of 50% on the first 4% of your contributions.

• Access to a variety of discounts on fitness, restaurants, retail, and more through our employee portal.

• Tailored training programs designed to promote your career advancement.

• Employee referral bonuses, allowing you to earn rewards for helping Carrington and Vylla grow.

• Educational reimbursement opportunities.

• The Carrington Charitable Foundation actively contributes to community causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates.