Concentric is hiring a Benefits Administrator to lead the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of our group benefits programs. In this remote role within the USA, you will be the primary owner for our self-funded plans, ensuring their performance, compliance, and long-term sustainability while partnering closely with Payroll and Finance.
What You'll Do
- Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify the best value.
- Design, recommend, and implement new benefits programs.
- Assess, select, and negotiate with vendors and third-party administrators.
- Serve as the primary contact for plan vendors and administrators.
- Coordinate data transfers for services, premiums, and plan administration.
- Evaluate and revise internal processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations and required reporting.
- Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, leaves of absence, disability and accident claims, and 401k plan administration.
- Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, group benefits databases, and employee payroll records.
- Provide customer service support and develop communication tools to enhance understanding of benefits.
- Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions.
- Support the administration of self-funded health plans, coordinating with stop-loss carriers, PBMs, and other vendors.
- Analyze and interpret experience reporting and claims data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Participate in program assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of benefit offerings.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting on budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and financial reporting for benefits.
- Lead or support cross-functional benefits projects, including vendor implementations, renewals, and plan design changes.
What We're Looking For
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without visa sponsorship.
- Bachelor's degree in human resource management or a related field.
- Three to five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience.
- Prior experience administering or supporting self-funded health plans.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret claims and experience reporting.
- Knowledge of benefits contract language.
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits programs, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, Social Security, and DOL requirements.
- Computer proficiency with Google Office products; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
- Ability to understand, evaluate, and make sound judgments on decisions.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
Nice to Have
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEBS professional designations.
- Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Effective planning and priority setting.
- Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Technical Stack
- Google Office products
- HRIS and benefits databases
Team & Environment
You will be joining a corporate team environment, collaborating cross-functionally with key partners in Payroll and Finance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 USD
- HSA medical plan with 100% premium covered for employee-only coverage.
- PPO medical plan with substantial employer contribution for dependents.
- HSA employer contribution.
- Medical FSA.
- Employer-paid life, STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance.
- 401k including employer match & immediate vesting.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental).
- Annual Health & Wellness Benefit.
- Pet Insurance.
- National discount employee program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric.
- Free access to Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App.
- Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development.
- Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere within the USA.
Concentric is committed to programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
