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The Davis Companies · 9 hours ago

Benefits Administrator

The Davis Companies is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support the administration of employee benefit programs for faculty and staff. This role involves processing enrollments, assisting employees with benefit inquiries, and coordinating with vendors to ensure smooth benefit operations.

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Responsibilities

Support the full benefits lifecycle, including new hire enrollment, qualifying life events, annual open enrollment, and termination processing
Maintain understanding of basic federal and state regulations related to benefits (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA) and ensure processes align with requirements
Assist employees with general inquiries regarding eligibility, plan provisions, and enrollment procedures
Enter enrollment changes accurately into HR and vendor systems and ensure supporting documentation is collected and filed
Coordinate with benefit carriers and third‑party administrators to resolve routine issues or discrepancies
Review monthly invoices for accuracy and submit payment requests on time
Maintain positive working relationships with external partners and ensure service issues are addressed promptly
Provide clear communication to employees regarding benefits offerings, deadlines, and processes
Assist with preparing benefits materials such as announcements, guides, and informational emails
Support the planning and execution of annual open enrollment activities and onsite benefits events
Assist with processing FMLA, disability, and workers’ compensation paperwork
Coordinate with payroll on leave-related pay updates and communicate status updates between employees and managers as needed
Track return‑to‑work documentation and ensure proper workflow routing
Maintain organized and up‑to‑date benefit files and digital records according to retention guidelines
Support periodic audits to ensure accuracy of benefits data and help resolve inconsistencies
Provide routine benefit-related reports as needed
Assist with wellness initiatives, including distributing communications, helping coordinate workshops or events, and tracking participation

Qualification

Benefits administrationBenefit compliance knowledgeHRIS systems experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsClear communicationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in benefits administration or an HR generalist role with strong exposure to benefits
Working knowledge of benefit programs such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and flexible spending/health savings accounts
Familiarity with benefit compliance concepts (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA)
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide excellent customer service
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Experience with HRIS systems
Banner knowledge

Company

The Davis Companies

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The DAVIS Companies is a preferred source for Staffing Solutions and Talent Advisory Services, specializing in contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire staffing for Engineering, Skilled Manufacturing, IT and Software personnel.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Mark Agostinelli
President
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