Benefits Administrator

The Global Benefits team manages health & welfare and retirement benefits for US-based attorneys and professional staff and provides select benefits for attorneys based outside the US. The Benefits Administrator is responsible to provide support to participants in the Baker Benefits Plan.

• Participate in the administration of the Baker Benefits Plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, defined contribution (401(k)) plan, defined benefit (cash balance) plan etc
• Provide administrative support for leave of absence programs, as needed
• Maintain vendor file feeds and coordinate with vendors on requirements and changes to all data transfers
• Participate in the management of the annual enrollment process and develop communications with stakeholders
• Provide support to external auditors for the annual benefit plans audit (insurance and retirement)
• Work with benefit plan partners to verify employee data when requested and for all annual compliance requests including but not not limited to ACA Reporting
• Process new hires and mid-year life changes and electronically maintain employee benefit files
• Audit eligibility changes/files to ensure timely notification to vendors

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Strong experience in Benefits Administration
• Strong mathematical aptitude, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint and comfortable managing Excel-generated reports
• Knowledgeable of all Health and Welfare plans and voluntary programs
• HRIS experience is preferred
• Effective presentation and communication skills; able to deliver informative and engaging presentations
• Understands and applies complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives
• Able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments
• Able to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion