Senior Benefits Administrator - Braintree, United States - Planet Professional

Description

Senior Benefits Administrator

Direct Hire

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Location: Braintree, MA 02184

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of benefits administration experience
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field; or equivalent experience

Preferred:

• HRIS and benefits administration software (ideally ADP)

Job Summary: Are you enthusiastic about optimizing employee benefits programs and nurturing a positive work environment? We're in search of a committed Senior Benefits Administrator to oversee the management of our comprehensive benefits offerings. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, spearhead strategic initiatives, and provide outstanding support to our employees. If you possess keen attention to detail, a focus on people, and a drive to effect positive change, we warmly invite you to join our team

Your Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the administration of benefits, ensuring competitive offerings that promote employee well-being.
• Supervise the return-to-work process for employees coming back from extended FMLA, worker's compensation, or other leaves.
• Offer guidance to the HR team on best practices in benefits administration.
• Manage other leave requests, including parental leaves and ADA accommodation requests.
• Take charge of benefits-related projects, suggest plan design modifications, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Collaborate with third-party leave administrator throughout the entire lifecycle of leave requests, from initial notice to return to work.
• Maintain clear communication with employees on leave to facilitate a smooth and timely return to work. Provide advice to managers and employees regarding the interaction of leave laws with paid time off and disability benefits.
• Stay abreast of industry trends to ensure compliance and contribute to employee education efforts.