FirstFour Staffing is seeking a Benefits Administrator to join the Human Resources team for our client in the Mobile area.
***This is a full-time, onsite direct hire opportunity with a long-term career growth track.
Summary
The Benefits Administrator serves as the primary contact for employees on all benefit-related matters, including health, dental, vision, retirement, leave, and wellness programs. This role is responsible for administering benefit plans, supporting enrollment and claims processes, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, maintain strict confidentiality, and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related field required
- 5+ years’ minimum of demonstrated experience with working in benefit administration
- Human Resources principles and best practices in benefits and compensation
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local rules, regulations and/or statutes
- Experience with research methods and data analysis techniques
- Employee relations principles and practices; customer service principles
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel for data analytics
- HRIS reporting background
Job Duties:
- Day-to-day management of benefit plan providers, auditors, and consultants
- Ensure data accuracy for benefit related data, including enrollment, deductions, COBRA, and benefit changes
- Analyze participation and utilization for all benefit plans on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for cost control and risk assessment factors
- Maintain knowledge of and analyze government regulations and compliance
- Assist Team Members with benefits questions and claims related issues
- Manage the annual open enrollment process, including employee communication, coordination with providers and payroll
- Manage the COBRA process for eligible Team Members and Dependents
- Analyze different benefit plan models and make recommendations for enhancements/cost savings
- Reconcile weekly and monthly benefits statements and approves benefit invoices
- Oversee 401(k) plan, audit of payroll deferrals and match contributions, responsible for preparation of annual NDT and Form 5500
- Coordinate Admin Committee meetings, legal notices, and annual audit
- Assist with compensation programs including merit cycle, promotions, new hire offers and internal movement
- Demonstrate the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability
- Fulfill the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
- Fulfill the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment
- Demonstrates company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability
- Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect