A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
LaPorte, IN ( Onsite ) About the Role A growing, mid-sized organization in St. Joseph is seeking a Benefits Administrator to step into a highly visible, hands-on role supporting benefits operations during a high-activity period. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and working directly with vendors, brokers, and employees. You'll play a key role in ensuring benefit programs run smoothly, accurately, and compliantly — especially within a self-insured medical plan environment. If you're comfortable navigating plan documents, reconciling invoices, and serving as the "go-to" resource for benefits questions, this role offers meaningful impact and stability.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
Oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans Act as the primary liaison between employees, brokers, carriers, and internal HR/Payroll teams Review, process, and reconcile benefit invoices; partner with brokers to resolve discrepancies Maintain accurate benefits data in the HRIS system, ensuring deductions, enrollments, and reporting are correct Support open enrollment activities, life-event changes, and ongoing plan updates
What We're Looking For:
2–3+ years of hands-on benefits administration experience in a mid-sized organization Experience supporting self-insured medical plans and understanding claims funding structures Working knowledge of vendor, broker, and carrier relationships — including issue escalation HRIS experience with benefits administration Comfort explaining benefit and retirement plan details to employees Compensation $60,000 – $75,000 annually, depending on experience Click here to apply online EB-1134861872
