Benefits Administrator

Job Title: Benefits Administrator

Industry: Government Contracting / Human Resources

Location (City, State): Remote (Must reside in Eastern Time Zone)

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Approx. 9 months)

Pay: $35.00 – $38.00/hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a large, multi-state government contracting organization to identify a skilled Benefits Administrator. This company supports a diverse workforce across the U.S. and internationally, offering services in areas such as IT, engineering, and construction. The HR team is well-established and collaborative, supporting a workforce of over 1,000 employees.

Job Description:

The Benefits Administrator will manage and coordinate employee benefits and leave programs across multiple states. This position serves as the primary resource for employee inquiries and plays a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant benefits administration. The role also supports process improvements, open enrollment activities, and ongoing audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily administration of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Manage leave programs such as FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee benefits and leave-related questions
• Coordinate and support annual open enrollment, including employee communications and system updates
• Track and process leave requests in compliance with applicable policies and regulations
• Perform benefits billing reconciliation and partner with vendors/brokers to resolve discrepancies
• Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, ACA)
• Maintain and manage benefits-related communications and shared inboxes
• Identify and implement process improvements within benefits and leave administration

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration, including leave management
• Experience in high-volume, multi-state environments (government contracting strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems; experience with benefits platforms required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other federal/state employment laws
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (HR or related field)
• Certifications such as CBP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are a plus
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or similar systems preferred

Additional Details:

• Salary range upon conversion: $65,000 – $85,000 annually (based on experience)
• Opportunity for overtime with manager approval
• Strong potential for permanent conversion based on performance
• Team size: 10+ within HR
• Organization size: 1,500+ employees
• Interview process: Virtual interviews with HR leadership

Perks:

• Fully remote work environment (EST hours)
• Opportunity to join a growing and stable organization
• Collaborative and supportive HR leadership team
• Exposure to multi-state benefits administration
• Career growth potential upon conversion

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.