Robert Half is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support employee benefits operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Portland, Oregon. This hybrid role requires working on site two days each week and focuses on delivering responsive service to employees while maintaining accurate benefits records and communications. The position plays an important part in onboarding, enrollment support, compliance-related tracking, and coordination with external providers to keep benefit programs running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Guide employees through benefit enrollment updates, dependent changes, and general questions regarding available programs.
• Provide benefits support during onboarding by explaining plan options, monitoring elections, and following up with new hires to ensure timely completion.
• Contribute to open enrollment preparation and execution by helping distribute materials and responding to employee inquiries.
• Partner with insurance carriers, benefit vendors, and third-party administrators to address service issues and maintain effective program administration.
• Enter, update, and maintain benefits information within HR systems while ensuring records remain complete and accurate.
• Review eligibility details, payroll deductions, and vendor billing information to identify discrepancies and support reconciliation activities.
• Assist with leave-related benefit administration and communicate required information to employees as needed.
• Support retirement and savings plan administration, including payroll file review and reconciliation tasks.
• Maintain organized reports, spreadsheets, and documentation tied to benefit programs, accommodations tracking, and related administrative projects.

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