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Stride Bank, N.A. · 9 hours ago

Benefits Administrator

Enid, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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