Benefits Administrator

Job Title: Benefits Administrator

Industry: Government Contracting / High-Volume, Multi-State Operations

Location: Remote – Eastern Time Zone (EST required)

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire | Approx. 9-month contract with conversion potential

Pay: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour (Estimated annual equivalent: $65,000 – $85,000 based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (40 hours per week)

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

About Our Client:

Our client is a large, well-established organization operating in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment. They support a multi-state workforce and place a strong emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and employee experience within their Human Resources function.

Job Description:

The Benefits Administrator will manage and support the administration of employee benefit and leave programs for a high-volume workforce. This role serves as a primary resource for employee inquiries, ensures regulatory compliance, and plays a key role in open enrollment, audits, and benefits process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit 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 benefit and leave-related questions
• Coordinate and support annual open enrollment activities
• Reconcile benefit invoices and partner with vendors and brokers to ensure accuracy
• Conduct routine audits of benefit and leave records to maintain compliance
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal and state regulations, including FMLA and ADA
• Identify and implement improvements to benefits and leave administration processes

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration, including leave management
• Experience supporting high-volume employee populations
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and applicable federal and state employment laws
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems
• Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Government contracting experience
• Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now

Additional Details:

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for permanent conversion
• Fully remote role with EST work hours required
• Overtime may be available with manager approval
• Start date targeted within 1–2 days of accepted offer

Perks:

• Fully remote work environment
• Opportunity to join a collaborative HR team
• High visibility role with long-term growth potential
• Competitive hourly pay with conversion opportunity

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.