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MassHousing · 1 day ago

Benefits Administrator

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

MassHousing is an innovative agency focused on confronting housing challenges in the Commonwealth. The Benefits Administrator plays a critical role in managing employee benefit programs, serving as the primary resource for employees, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating leave management and payroll support.

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Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and concerns

Accurately processes employee benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and qualifying life events

Advises employees and provides training on benefits eligibility, plan provisions, regulatory requirements, and coverage options

Plans, organizes, and facilitates the annual open enrollment process and benefits fair

Prepares and distributes benefit-related communications, including open enrollment materials and summary plan descriptions

Builds and maintains effective working relationships with benefit vendors, brokers, and service providers

Administers employee leave programs, including FMLA, MA PFML, Disability, and Workers' Compensation claims

Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state leave laws and regulations

Maintains accurate documentation, tracking, and coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders

Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations governing employee benefits programs, including ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA

Conducts audits and reconciles benefit invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and cost effectiveness

Prepares and files required reports and participates in benchmarking studies to evaluate benefit programs against industry standards

Coordinates with the Payroll Administrator to ensure benefit adjustments and recurring deductions are accurately applied and reflected in employee pay records

Provides backup support for the Payroll Administrator, including assistance with the biweekly payroll process

Provides backup support to the HR Operations Manager with processing biweekly timecards

Comply with MassHousing' s Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures

Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you

Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing' s Information Security Team

Qualification

Benefits administrationBenefit lawsHR Information SystemsMicrosoft OfficePayroll processingMultitaskingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field or equivalent years of experience

2+ years of professional experience in benefits administration

Working Knowledge of employee benefit programs, including deferred compensation 457(b), health insurance, flexible spending, dental, vision, disability, and voluntary benefits

Knowledge of applicable benefit-related laws and regulations, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, OBRA, Social Security, ERISA, HIPAA, and Workers' Compensation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship