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RIGID · 23 hours ago

Benefits Administrator

Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

RIGID is seeking a Benefits Administrator who will be responsible for the administration and support of the company’s employee benefits programs. This role involves educating employees on benefit offerings, assisting with enrollments, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Construction

Responsibilities

Administer and support employee benefit programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, leave programs, PrimeCare, and wellness initiatives

Explain benefit offerings to new and existing employees through orientations, one-on-one consultations, and group presentations

Assist employees with benefit enrollments, open enrollment, qualifying life events, and terminations in accordance with plan rules and deadlines

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing clear, accurate, and timely guidance

Facilitate and support disability claims (short-term and long-term), including coordination with employees, managers, payroll, and third-party administrators

Manage the PrimeCare program, including employee education, enrollment support, vendor coordination, and issue resolution

Manage and support the company’s Wellness Program, including communications, participation tracking, and coordination with internal and external partners

Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions, contributions, and reconciliations

Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefits data in HRIS and benefits administration systems

Liaise with benefits vendors, brokers, and carriers to resolve issues and ensure effective service delivery

Assist with benefits compliance requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and applicable state regulations

Support audits, reporting, and documentation related to benefit plans

Prepare and distribute benefits communications, summaries, and educational materials

Participate in benefits renewals, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and benefits-related information

Flexibility: Perform additional duties as assigned to support team objectives and enhance operational efficiency, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to evolving responsibilities

Qualification

Employee benefits administrationHRIS proficiencyBenefits compliance knowledgeCustomer service skillsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyProfessionalismOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Explain benefit offerings to new and existing employees through orientations, one-on-one consultations, and group presentations

Assist employees with benefit enrollments, open enrollment, qualifying life events, and terminations in accordance with plan rules and deadlines

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing clear, accurate, and timely guidance

Facilitate and support disability claims (short-term and long-term), including coordination with employees, managers, payroll, and third-party administrators

Manage the PrimeCare program, including employee education, enrollment support, vendor coordination, and issue resolution

Manage and support the company's Wellness Program, including communications, participation tracking, and coordination with internal and external partners