We are looking for a Benefits Administrator to support employee benefits operations for a non-profit in Norwich, Connecticut. This role focuses on delivering accurate, responsive administration across benefit programs while helping employees navigate coverage, leave matters, and related processes. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage benefits tasks with professionalism and consistency. Apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Administer day-to-day benefits activities, ensuring employee enrollments, changes, and records are handled accurately and on time.
- Coordinate benefit programs by serving as a point of contact for employees, vendors, and internal partners regarding plan information and eligibility.
- Manage COBRA-related processes, including qualifying events, notifications, documentation, and ongoing compliance support.
- Oversee leave of absence administration by tracking cases, communicating requirements, and maintaining organized records throughout each leave period.
- Support compensation and benefits activities by helping maintain data accuracy and assisting with employee benefit inquiries.
- Review benefits documentation for completeness and consistency, resolving discrepancies and following up as needed.
- Communicate benefit options, procedures, and deadlines clearly to employees to promote understanding and timely action.
- Experience supporting employee benefit programs in an administrative or coordination capacity.
- Working knowledge of benefits operations, including enrollments, eligibility updates, and employee support.
- Hands-on experience with COBRA administration and related documentation requirements.
- Familiarity with leave of absence processes and the ability to track cases with accuracy.
- Understanding of compensation and benefits practices within an HR or benefits environment.
- Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with employees and stakeholders.