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Job Title:

Benefits Administrator Industry:

Biomedical Research Location (city, state):

Chevy Chase, MD Assignment Type:

6-month contract

Pay:

$27-$30/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; hybrid schedule with remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a leading biomedical research organization dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and education. Our client has a collaborative People & Culture team that supports employees across multiple locations and is looking for a Benefits Administrator to provide additional support during a busy period of growth and change. Our client is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support day-to-day benefits operations, with a primary focus on leave administration. This person will manage a high volume of leave requests while assisting with benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, premium billing, and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate is experienced in leave program administration, comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, and able to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage leave requests, including FMLA, PWFA, and state-specific paid leave programs, while tracking eligibility, issuing required notices, and coordinating return-to-work processes. Partner with Payroll to monitor leave activity, address payroll-related discrepancies, and ensure leave records are accurate and up to date. Prepare and reconcile monthly insurance carrier invoices and premium payments, working with Finance to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records. Support health and welfare benefits administration, including employee enrollments, qualifying life events, eligibility changes, and carrier inquiries. Assist employees during open enrollment by answering questions, helping with benefit elections, and following up on outstanding enrollments. Monitor benefits and leave inquiries, resolve requests when possible, and direct more complex issues to the appropriate team members. Maintain employee benefits records, process updates in HR systems, and assist with vendor reporting and eligibility reviews. Maintain organized, accurate documentation to support compliance, audits, and internal processes. Document procedures and standard operating practices to support consistency across the team.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with strong hands-on experience managing leave programs. Demonstrated experience administering FMLA, PWFA, and state-specific paid leave programs in a multi-state environment. Experience managing a high volume of leave requests in a fast-paced HR or benefits department. Knowledge of health and welfare benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and eligibility management. Experience with monthly benefits premium billing and invoice reconciliation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support employees and communicate professionally with vendors and internal partners. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities. Familiarity with ERISA, ACA, and COBRA is preferred. Workday experience is a plus; familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude is also helpful.

Additional Details:

Pay rate: $28-$30 per hour. Full-time, 6-month contract opportunity. Hybrid schedule with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Standard working hours are 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The office is accessible via the Medical Center Metro station, with a shuttle available to the office. Free parking is available.

Perks:

Join a collaborative, close-knit People & Culture team. Gain experience supporting a well-established scientific research organization. Work in a hybrid environment with two remote days per week. Contribute to meaningful HR and benefits initiatives while supporting employees across the organization. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.