Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Benefits Administrator to support a healthcare organization in Woburn, Massachusetts through a Contract assignment focused on benefits operations and open enrollment. This permanent opportunity is primarily remote, with in-office collaboration expected on Thursdays. The person in this role will help employees navigate benefit-related questions, manage administrative tasks with accuracy, and contribute to a smooth enrollment experience during a busy period.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day benefits administration activities with a strong focus on open enrollment support and timely employee assistance.
- Maintain and analyze benefits-related data in Excel, ensuring records are accurate, organized, and up to date.
- Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, eligibility, enrollment changes, and related processes with professionalism and clarity.
- Coordinate benefits transactions and documentation, including updates connected to qualifying life events and leave of absence matters.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure benefit communications and enrollment activities are completed efficiently and accurately.
- Review submitted forms and supporting information for completeness, following established procedures and deadlines.
- Support compensation and benefits administration tasks as needed to help maintain continuity during the contract period.
- Prior experience in benefits administration, benefits coordination, or a closely related human resources function.
- Working knowledge of open enrollment processes and employee benefit programs.
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to manage, review, and organize data accurately.
- Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to assist employees and collaborate across teams.
- Experience handling leave of absence or other benefits-related casework is preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment while attending weekly on-site touchpoints in Woburn, Massachusetts.