Benefits Administrator
Pawcatuck, CT
A well-established, global manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Benefits Administrator to oversee employee benefits programs with accuracy, confidentiality, and care.
This is a high-visibility, in-office role reporting directly to the CHRO and responsible for managing health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs for a multi-site organization.
Position Summary
The Benefits Administrator will manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, disability, COBRA, 401(k), and leave of absence programs. This role ensures compliance, data integrity, and a high level of employee service while partnering with internal leadership and external benefit providers.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
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Administer medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, COBRA, and 401(k) plans
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Process enrollments, status changes, terminations, and beneficiary updates
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Maintain accurate benefit records in HRIS and payroll systems
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Serve as liaison with external brokers and carriers
Retirement & Compliance
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Coordinate 401(k) enrollments, contributions, and reporting
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Support annual renewals, audits, and compliance activities
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Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and related regulations
Leave Administration
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Administer FMLA and other Leave of Absence programs
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Track eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work coordination
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Provide clear communication and guidance to employees and managers
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Ensure regulatory compliance with federal and state leave laws
Employee Support & Communication
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Act as a trusted resource for employee benefits inquiries
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Support open enrollment and benefits communication initiatives
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Coordinate wellness efforts and employee education sessions
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Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism
Reporting & Systems
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Utilize HRIS and payroll systems (Paycor experience preferred)
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Generate reports using Excel for audits, renewals, and analysis
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Ensure strong data integrity and documentation standards
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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3+ years of hands-on benefits administration experience
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Strong understanding of health and welfare plans, 401(k) administration, and leave management
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Demonstrated experience administering FMLA and other leave programs
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Strong Excel and Office 365 proficiency
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Paycor experience a plus
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Highly organized, service-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compensation
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$90,000 – $100,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Stable, established organization with executive-level visibility
***4 work from home day
***Bonus potential
***Room for career growth
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