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Stride Bank, N.A. · 11 hours ago

Benefits Administrator

Stride Bank, N.A. is a financial institution seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage the administration, compliance, and financial oversight of employee benefits and leave programs. The role involves overseeing self-funded medical and dental plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a subject-matter expert for benefits and leave-related matters.

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Responsibilities

Administers and oversees self-funded medical and dental plans, including eligibility, plan provisions, and coordination with third-party administrators
Partners with brokers and vendors to manage plan operations, claims reporting, and renewals
Supports annual open enrollment activities, including system configuration, employee communications, and enrollment reconciliation
Oversees ancillary benefit programs, including vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
Monitors benefits-related expenditures, claims funding, and vendor invoicing
Performs monthly reconciliation of claims and payroll deductions for self-funded plans
Maintains documentation and internal controls necessary to support audits and regulatory examinations
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable state leave laws
Prepares and distributes required benefits and leave notices
Maintains current plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and internal procedures
Administers FMLA and other leaves of absence, including medical, personal, military, parental, and state-mandated leaves
Reviews medical certifications and documentation to determine eligibility and leave designation
Tracks leave usage and coordinates benefit continuation and return-to-work processes
Provides guidance to managers and employees regarding leave policies, procedures, and compliance obligations
Ensures alignment with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process requirements where leave or accommodations are involved
Serves as the primary operational contact for benefits and leave vendors
Resolves escalated employee issues related to benefits coverage, claims, and leave administration
Supports Human Resources leadership with benefits-related reporting, analysis, and recommendations
Maintains confidentiality of employee medical and personal information
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Benefits administrationFMLA administrationSelf-funded plans managementHRIS proficiencyMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, required
5–10 years' experience in benefits administration, required
Experience managing self-funded medical and dental plans required
Hands-on experience administering FMLA and leaves of absence, required
Strong working knowledge of benefits and leave-related laws and regulations
High level of attention to detail and risk awareness
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
Proficiency in HRIS, benefits platforms, and Microsoft Excel
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Self-funded medical and dental plans
Vision
Life
Disability
Retirement plans

Company

Stride Bank, N.A.

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Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Oklahoma, Stride Bank, N.A. is a full-service financial institution managing over $4 billion in assets.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Micheal Carr
Chief Technology Officer
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Rance Pappan
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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