Benefits Administrator - Aston Carter
Hartford, CT
About the Job
Job Title: Benefits AdministratorJob Description
Our organization, a non-profit dedicated to supporting over 40,000 individuals in Hartford & Middlesex County, is seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our HR team. We provide programs covering basic needs, children, health & wellness, housing shelters, jobs & training, seniors, and veterans. The Benefits Administrator will support all benefit-based questions and administration for our employees. Our team consists of a receptionist, HR generalist, HR director, and an administrator. With around 700 employees, we are looking for someone with strong experience in CT Paid Leave, Open Enrollment, FMLA requests, and administering workers' compensation insurance programs.
Responsibilities
+ Participate in the formulation of annual health and welfare benefits strategy, planning, coordination, and implementation.
+ Lead project coordination for annual plan open enrollment, implementation, and other deliverables.
+ Administer all benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, and any other benefit offerings.
+ Process associate enrollments and changes for all benefit programs.
+ Handle COBRA administration and coordination for employees losing benefit coverage.
+ Monitor ACA monthly compliance.
+ Administer group life, dependent life, group AD&D, and Workers' Compensation insurance programs.
+ Process benefit claims in coordination with insurance carriers.
+ Administer FMLA and ADA requests, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
+ Plan and administer wellness and safety events.
+ Track workplace injuries and maintain OSHA log for recordable injuries.
+ Prepare and submit required annual compliance documents (5500’s, retirement plan audits).
+ Manage online eligibility for medical, dental, and vision plans.
+ Serve as liaison between providers and employees for benefit inquiries.
+ Respond to notifications from state and regulatory agencies.
+ Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive documents.
+ Develop and maintain benefits documentation and files.
+ Coordinate Employee Recognition and the annual Service Awards Program.
+ Perform regular audits of files and records to ensure accuracy.
+ Attend Human Resource Board of Directors Meetings and prepare minutes.
+ Maintain a clean, secure, and well-maintained work area.
+ Provide backup coverage for the front desk.
Essential Skills
+ Experience working with and administering CT Paid Leave.
+ Experience with 401k Testing and 5500.
+ Strong customer service skills.
+ Experience with ADP, or similar systems like Paylocity or Paycom.
+ Minimum of 2+ years of working with benefits, preferably as an HR generalist.
+ Experience in leading annual plan open enrollment for a large employee base.
+ Proficiency in Excel and data entry.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
+ Minimum of three years of progressively responsible human resources administration experience.
+ Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft applications.
+ Strong organizational and time management skills.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws pertaining to personnel administration and various compensation and benefit plans and practices.
+ Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Work Environment
This position is based in our Hartford, CT office, with hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, totaling a 35-hour work week. The administrative employees work on the second and third floors in an office setting. Dress code is business casual.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
Our organization, a non-profit dedicated to supporting over 40,000 individuals in Hartford & Middlesex County, is seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our HR team. We provide programs covering basic needs, children, health & wellness, housing shelters, jobs & training, seniors, and veterans. The Benefits Administrator will support all benefit-based questions and administration for our employees. Our team consists of a receptionist, HR generalist, HR director, and an administrator. With around 700 employees, we are looking for someone with strong experience in CT Paid Leave, Open Enrollment, FMLA requests, and administering workers' compensation insurance programs.
Responsibilities
+ Participate in the formulation of annual health and welfare benefits strategy, planning, coordination, and implementation.
+ Lead project coordination for annual plan open enrollment, implementation, and other deliverables.
+ Administer all benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, and any other benefit offerings.
+ Process associate enrollments and changes for all benefit programs.
+ Handle COBRA administration and coordination for employees losing benefit coverage.
+ Monitor ACA monthly compliance.
+ Administer group life, dependent life, group AD&D, and Workers' Compensation insurance programs.
+ Process benefit claims in coordination with insurance carriers.
+ Administer FMLA and ADA requests, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
+ Plan and administer wellness and safety events.
+ Track workplace injuries and maintain OSHA log for recordable injuries.
+ Prepare and submit required annual compliance documents (5500’s, retirement plan audits).
+ Manage online eligibility for medical, dental, and vision plans.
+ Serve as liaison between providers and employees for benefit inquiries.
+ Respond to notifications from state and regulatory agencies.
+ Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive documents.
+ Develop and maintain benefits documentation and files.
+ Coordinate Employee Recognition and the annual Service Awards Program.
+ Perform regular audits of files and records to ensure accuracy.
+ Attend Human Resource Board of Directors Meetings and prepare minutes.
+ Maintain a clean, secure, and well-maintained work area.
+ Provide backup coverage for the front desk.
Essential Skills
+ Experience working with and administering CT Paid Leave.
+ Experience with 401k Testing and 5500.
+ Strong customer service skills.
+ Experience with ADP, or similar systems like Paylocity or Paycom.
+ Minimum of 2+ years of working with benefits, preferably as an HR generalist.
+ Experience in leading annual plan open enrollment for a large employee base.
+ Proficiency in Excel and data entry.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
+ Minimum of three years of progressively responsible human resources administration experience.
+ Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft applications.
+ Strong organizational and time management skills.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws pertaining to personnel administration and various compensation and benefit plans and practices.
+ Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Work Environment
This position is based in our Hartford, CT office, with hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, totaling a 35-hour work week. The administrative employees work on the second and third floors in an office setting. Dress code is business casual.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
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