Benefits Administrator

Overview

UST Health Proof is a trusted partner for health plans, offering an integrated ecosystem for health plan operations. Our BPaaS solutions manage complex admin tasks, allowing customers to prioritize members’ well‑being. With a commitment to simplicity, honesty, and leadership, we navigate challenges to achieve affordable health care for all.

Benefits Administrator – Lead I – HR Specialist (Remote)

Responsible for day‑to‑day administration and coordination of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and ancillary benefits.

• Administer group benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans (401(k)).
• Act as primary contact for employees and vendors regarding benefit plan coverage, eligibility, enrollment, and claim issues.
• Facilitate benefits enrollment and changes during new hire onboarding, life events, and annual open enrollment periods.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate deduction processing and benefits‑related payroll changes.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date benefits records in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Assist with compliance activities including nondiscrimination testing, ACA reporting, ERISA requirements, and required notices (e.g., COBRA, HIPAA, SPD).
• Review and reconcile monthly carrier invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in benefits benchmarking, plan design review, and renewal processes in collaboration with brokers or consultants.
• Support wellness programs, benefits communications, and employee education efforts to promote understanding and engagement.
• Help ensure all benefit offerings are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 4‑6 years of experience in benefits administration or related HR role.
• Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of benefits compliance (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA). Familiarity with benefit plans including PPOs, EPOs, HSAs, FSAs, and retirement accounts.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; strong written and verbal communication; proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and HRIS or benefits platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP); ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Preferred:
  Experience with benefits platforms or third‑party administrators (Workday, Benefitfocus, Aptia, Guardian). HR or benefits certification (e.g., CEBS, SHRM‑CP, PHR).

Remote. Compensation range: $60,000‑$90,000. Full‑time, regular employees accrue up to 16 days of paid vacation per year, 6 days paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave. Eligible to participate in the company 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Employees and dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, and basic life, accidental death/dism disability, short‑ and long‑term disability, HSA, FSA.

UST Health Proof is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.