Benefits Administrator

Recruiter at H.W Kaufman Group/Burns & Wilcox Responsibilities

• Ensure that the administration of company benefits is done in the correct manner, following all pertinent laws, guidelines, and best‑practices; this includes health and wellness, leaves of absence, 401K, unemployment, and worker’s compensation
• Case management: the ability to manage complex medical, 401K, and leave of absence issues
• Compile and organize information for unemployment hearings; occasionally take part in unemployment hearings
• Provide support and guidance to HRBPs when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to conduct interactive process in cases involving ADA guidelines
• Be able to compile and analyze data needed for various government reports, including 401K and year‑end 5500 reporting
• Fulfill court ordered benefit directives and file all relevant state paperwork correctly and in a timely manner
• Be able to compile a benefit analysis and present findings to senior leadership
• Identify and recommend reasonable short and long‑term goals for key performance metrics, including providing pertinent milestones, and benchmarks
• Assist in research and data collection on current and future benefit offerings; make recommendations to senior leadership for policies and benefits changes which would improve existing benefits and leave offerings
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field required
• Minimum of two years of experience employee benefits administration
• Benefit Certifications preferred
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and benefits administration
• Extensive knowledge of our HRIS and similar human resource management software and practices
• Basic knowledge of payroll practices/processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Competitive base compensation
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Access to Kaufman Wellness Program

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Customer Service

• Insurance and Financial Services