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Employee Benefits Administrator
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What they do
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.
$68,696 / year median in Oregon
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job#: 3051068
Benefits AdministratorLocation:
Portland, Oregon (Partial Remote) Role OverviewWe are seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage and support our employee benefits programs. The role involves responding to employee inquiries, assisting with enrollments, and ensuring the smooth administration of various benefit plans. This position requires coordination with vendors, maintenance of records, and providing administrative support for benefits-related projects. Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to employee and retiree benefit inquiries by phone and email.
Assist employees with benefit enrollments, changes, and dependent updates.
Support new hire onboarding by providing benefits information and following up on benefit elections.
Assist with annual open enrollment activities and benefit communications.
Coordinate with insurance carriers, benefit vendors, and third-party administrators as needed.
Process and maintain employee benefit records in HR systems.
Audit and reconcile benefit eligibility data, payroll deductions, and vendor invoices.
Assist with COBRA administration and related communications.
Support FSA and HSA administration, including payroll file reconciliations.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and spreadsheets related to benefit programs.
Assist with accommodations administration, including tracking requests and maintaining documentation.
Provide general administrative support for benefits-related projects and activities.
Required QualificationsExperience:
3+ years of employee benefits administration experience. Working knowledge of health and welfare benefit plans and benefits administration processes. Experience with benefits eligibility, enrollments, billing, and records management.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. Experience with HRIS systems.
Professional Skills:
Customer service and communication skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Organization with attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred QualificationsSAP experience is preferred.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs