Benefits Administrator II

In this role, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day processes and procedures of group benefits programs and wellness programs/initiatives. You will assist in employee benefits plans and provide analytical and technical support in the delivery of the benefit programs. You will also provide technical support and execution of custom data entry, analysis, reports, and business requirements surrounding Human Resources and related Payroll systems data needs.

• Oversee and manage aspects of the employee benefits program, including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other ancillary benefits.
• Ensure that the organization’s benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and other relevant laws.
• Configure the Benefit Admin System (Plan Source) based on plan updates, pull reports, and complete audits to ensure the system is working correctly.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, third‑party administrators, benefit broker, and benefit plan providers to resolve issues and ensure efficient program administration.
• Plan and execute the annual benefits open enrollment process, including coordinating employee communication and education efforts.
• Develop and distribute benefits‑related communication materials and conduct new‑hire orientation.
• Analyze benefits utilization data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to team members regarding benefit plan options, changes, and eligibility.
• Handle team member benefit inquiries and assist with issue resolution.
• Develop and update benefits policies and procedures, ensuring they align with best practices and organizational needs.
• Manage leave requests related to short‑term and long‑term disabilities; communicate approvals, denials, and required documentation to team members and supervisors.
• Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, life‑event changes, and coordinate benefits processing, including updating data in all systems.
• Promote wellness activities and initiatives to encourage team member participation and engagement.
• Plan and coordinate wellness events, challenges, and activities, such as fitness challenges, health screenings, and wellness fairs.
• Review and reconcile invoices from benefit plan providers, including health insurance companies, retirement plan administrators, and other benefit vendors.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and minimum 5 years of benefits experience.

• Strong analytic and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and privileged information.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse tasks.
• Effective communication – both verbal and written.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work with cross‑functional teams and all levels of management.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic formulas.
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) is preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information.

The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities.

Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Haskell is a Drug–Free Workplace.