What is a Benefits Administrator?

This role coordinates the administration and monitors providers’ performance of corporate benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, 401k, pension, and other benefits.

What does a Benefits Administrator do?

• Oversees the administration of all benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, 401k, pension, and other benefits

• Handles all benefit inquiries and advises employees and retirees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to all benefit plans

• Serves as contact for insurance vendors and third-party administrators and manages vendor payments as necessary

• Possesses a superior technical knowledge of the different benefit plans offered, plan documents, and summary plan descriptions

• Conducts employee meetings and seminars.

• Develops yearly benefits communication materials

• Ensures that company benefit plans are compliant with federal and state regulations

• Conducts budgeting and financial analysis of employee benefit programs

• Monitors the high-cost claim, target program claim areas

• Ensures adequate estimates, forecasts, and calculation of expenditures in benefits for budget planning

• Investigates new benefits programs, improve existing programs, analyzes the financial impact of potential modifications, and develops recommendations

• Prepares, reviews, and obtains necessary documentation for qualified plans’ IRS and ERISA-mandated submissions

• Supports storm/emergency restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Benefits Administrator?

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Resource Management or a related field of study and 2 years of human resources experience. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree in Business Management, Human Resource Management or a related field of study and 5 years of human resources experience. Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalency degree and at least 7 years of human resources experience will be considered

• Must have strong customer service skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly.

• Must have strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as an ability to exercise good business judgment

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• A valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Experience with HRIS software and various web-based platforms

Applications will be accepted until December 26, 2024

Pay Range: $81,300-$113,700

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted.  No phone calls or agencies, please.  All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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