Benefits Administrator

We are looking for a Benefits Administrator to support a growing organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a detail-oriented benefits administrator who can manage a broad range of health, retirement, and wellness programs while serving as a trusted resource for employees. The ideal candidate brings both hands-on technical knowledge and the ability to help shape processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This position works on-site and offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative, people-focused workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit programs across medical, supplemental health, retirement, wellness, and education assistance offerings.
• Guide employees through benefit options, eligibility, enrollment activity, and coverage-related questions with clear and timely communication.
• Coordinate open enrollment activities from planning through execution, ensuring accurate updates and employee support throughout the process.
• Oversee leave of absence and COBRA-related processes while maintaining compliance and accurate documentation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to review benefit structure, support plan design considerations, and help improve program effectiveness.
• Build, organize, and maintain reports, spreadsheets, and data analysis related to benefits administration using Outlook and advanced Excel functions.
• Create and refine procedures for benefits operations within a rapidly expanding organization where processes continue to develop.
• Demonstrated experience administering employee benefits across health, wellness, retirement, and supplemental plans.
• Working knowledge of open enrollment, COBRA administration, and leave of absence coordination. Advanced use of Excel (Pivot Tables and V-Lookups) as well as ADP software are requirements.
• Background supporting compensation and benefits functions in a corporate or organizational setting.
• Ability to communicate directly and professionally with employees regarding benefit questions and program details.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formula-based reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
• Availability to work in an on-site setting and succeed in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.