Benefits Administrator Jobs in Totowa, NJ

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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Benefits Administrator

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Will be conducting benefit enrollment meetings, employee orientation and training. Participate in all compliance activities, including annual audits, Form 5500....

Benefit Administrator

  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

for a Benefit Administrator Position type: Full Time, Contract Location: Walkersville, MD (Hybrid) Job duration: 7 Months Contract Shift- M-F standard 8am-5pm (EST) As a Benefit Administrator, you...

Benefit Administrator

  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

3-5 years of experience with Benefit Administration Degree preferred but not required....

Administrator, Benefits

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (21 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (21 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Minimum of 2 years of experience in benefits administration, accounting or finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills....

Benefits Administrator

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Assist with annual open enrollment and various other benefits projects....

Regional Benefits Consultant

  • Bogota, NJ (7 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ (7 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Company: Mercer Description: Mercer's GBM Team is seeking qualified candidates for the following position based in Bogota, Colombia Regional Benefits Consultant At Mercer, we're creating a culture...

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Conduct annual Open Enrollment presentations for employees. Collaborate with ADP to facilitate Open Enrollment, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee selections....

HR Benefits Analyst

  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Manages benefits vendor relationships in benefits administration and regulatory compliance. Ensures all payroll related transactions are reported to the payroll team in a timely manner....

Health and Benefits - Lead Associate

  • Short Hills, NJ (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Health and Benefits Lead Associate you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit...

Benefits Consultant

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

4+ years of benefits administration experience. Past experience managing audits and conducting benefits testing. Experience with self-funded benefits plans, strongly preferred....

Benefits Consultant (Hybrid)

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Who We Are Alterity is a leading consulting firm that offers advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of private equity firms, employer groups, HR outsourcing organizations (PEO and...

Senior Health and Benefits Consultant

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Totowa, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Company: Marsh Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health and Benefits Consulting team at Mercer. This hybrid role requires working at least three days a week in our New...

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Salary for Benefits Administrator Jobs in Totowa, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Benefits Administrators in Totowa, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.0%
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
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Administrators in Totowa, NJ
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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