Benefits Administrator

Description

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.

Requirements

- 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.

Talent Match®

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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