Benefits Administrator Jobs

A Benefits Administrator in the human resources industry is primarily responsible for managing and administering the employee benefits programs of a company. These may include health insurance, retirement plans, sick leave, vacation, and any other perks that the company offers. This professional must ensure that these programs are implemented correctly, are compliant with legal requirements, manage benefits enrollments and answer employee inquiries about their benefits. Furthermore, they are often tasked with negotiating with service providers to get the best deal for the company and its employees. They may also manage and oversee any wellness programs that the company runs.

Important skills for a Benefits Administrator include strong communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of legal and tax implications of benefits packages, attention to detail, and good organizational and administrative skills. They also need to be able to work with confidential information. A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field is typically required. Certifications like Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Benefits Administrator, a person may have roles such as Human Resources Assistant, Benefits Coordinator, or HR Generalist.

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Brown & Brown Inc

Employee Benefits Coordinator

Produce open enrollment materials and benefit handouts....

HR Benefits Specialist

  • Ephraim, UT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Ephraim, UT
  • 7 hours ago

Assist with new hire benefit orientations, open enrollment, and other employee education initiatives....

HR Benefits Administrator

  • Macon, GA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 8 hours ago

benefit programs: health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) Respond to employee inquiries and work with third-party vendors Support benefits communications and open enrollment processes...

Benefit Administrator Specialist (H/F) (M/F)

  • Irving, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Benefit Administrator Specialist (H/F) (M/F) SAFRAN USA INC. recruits : Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie operant dans les domaines de l'aeronautique (propulsion, equipements et...

Employee Benefits Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 hours ago

Benefits Administration Manage ongoing Benefits Administration for assigned clients, overseeing tasks such as New Hire and Open Enrollments, Medical Support Orders, processing benefit changes at the...

Benefits Administrator

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 14 hours ago

General Definition of Work The benefits administrator, under moderate supervision, performs complex work with limited decision-making discretion coordinating employee benefits and benefit administration...

Benefits Consultant

  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Texas, United States of America Job Family Group: Human Resources Jobs Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: August 15, 2025 Business unit: Human Resources Experience Level: Experienced...

HR Benefits Specialist

  • Dundalk, MD
  • 16 hours ago
  • Dundalk, MD
  • 16 hours ago

In this fast-paced environment, you will carry out responsibilities in benefits administration, HRIS system experience, performance management, policy implementation, and family medical leave administration...

Benefits Consultant

  • Kelowna, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Kelowna, BC
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the Vice President (VP), Business Development the Benefits Consultant is responsible for growing the portfolio of Medium and Large Market clients. The Benefits Consultant is...

(VOB) Verification of Benefits Team Lead

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

Location: Plano Office On-Site Department: Revenue Cycle/Patient Access/Financial Services Reports To: RCM Manager / VP of RCM Job Summary: The Verification of Benefits (VOB) Team Lead is...

Employee Benefits Analyst - July 2026 Career Development Program

  • Des Peres, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Peres, MO
  • 1 day ago

and Requirements Start Date: July 6th, 2026 General Description: The Employee Benefits Analyst Program provides in-depth training to prepare associates with technical expertise in financial...

Benefits Counselor (Contract)

  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 1 day ago

Interivew now for a 3 month contract for a Benefits Counselor role in Lake Mary, FL! Job Title: Benefit Counselor Location: 100% onsite in Lake Mary, FL Pay: $19/hour - weekly pay! Start Date:...

HR Benefits Specialist Lead

  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Administration of 401K program Work with health care vendors to ensure smooth feeds of data from HRIS to payroll systems Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments Lead the open enrollment process...

Employee Benefits Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Partner with HR, the Business Office, Legal and CORP to implement benefits program changes Play a lead role in the delivery of benefit programs (New Hires, Open Enrollment, etc.)...

Benefits Administrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis
Reducing your organisations carbon footprint can provide many benefits beyond helping the environment. You can save on operating costs, improve your reputation, and prepare for potential carbon...
Engineering Risk-Benefit Analysis
ERBA (ESD.72) emphasizes three methodologies - reliability and probabilistic risk assessment (RPRA), decision analysis (DA), and cost-benefit analysis (CBA). In this class, the issues of interest...
e-Learning course on Appraising the wider Economic Benefits of Transport Corridor Investments
Transport corridorslarge highways, railways, and waterways connecting countries and continentsoffer enormous potential to boost Asias economic growth, spur job creation, and reduce poverty, if the...

Salary for Benefits Administrator Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Benefits Administrator positions.



Highest Education Level

Benefits Administrators offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.1%
Master's Degree
26.1%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.5%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Administrators
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%



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