Benefits Administrator
Pawcatuck, CT
 

A well-established, global manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Benefits Administrator to oversee employee benefits programs with accuracy, confidentiality, and care.

This is a high-visibility, in-office role reporting directly to the CHRO and responsible for managing health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs for a multi-site organization.

Position Summary

The Benefits Administrator will manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, disability, COBRA, 401(k), and leave of absence programs. This role ensures compliance, data integrity, and a high level of employee service while partnering with internal leadership and external benefit providers.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, COBRA, and 401(k) plans

• Process enrollments, status changes, terminations, and beneficiary updates

• Maintain accurate benefit records in HRIS and payroll systems

• Serve as liaison with external brokers and carriers

Retirement & Compliance

• Coordinate 401(k) enrollments, contributions, and reporting

• Support annual renewals, audits, and compliance activities

• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and related regulations

Leave Administration

• Administer FMLA and other Leave of Absence programs

• Track eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work coordination

• Provide clear communication and guidance to employees and managers

• Ensure regulatory compliance with federal and state leave laws

Employee Support & Communication

• Act as a trusted resource for employee benefits inquiries

• Support open enrollment and benefits communication initiatives

• Coordinate wellness efforts and employee education sessions

• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism

Reporting & Systems

• Utilize HRIS and payroll systems (Paycor experience preferred)

• Generate reports using Excel for audits, renewals, and analysis

• Ensure strong data integrity and documentation standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of hands-on benefits administration experience

• Strong understanding of health and welfare plans, 401(k) administration, and leave management

• Demonstrated experience administering FMLA and other leave programs

• Strong Excel and Office 365 proficiency

• Paycor experience a plus

• Highly organized, service-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation

• $90,000 – $100,000 base salary, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Stable, established organization with executive-level visibility

  ***4 work from home day
  ***Bonus potential 
  ***Room for career growth 

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