Benefits Administrator

$56,160 - $72,800/Yr

Rush Enterprises - New Braunfels, TX

Full-time

New Braunfels, TX

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing the benefits programs and leaves of absence for a designated region within Rush Enterprises. This role serves as the primary contact for various stakeholders, including employees, vendors, and third-party administrators, ensuring effective communication and administration of benefits-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for internal and external customers including vendors, third party administrators, employees, and plan participants.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing including enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident, death claims, and QMCSOs.
• Act as Benefits and Leave Subject Matter Expert (SME) for managers and employees regarding plan provisions, benefits enrollments, claims, leaves, and status changes.
• Distribute benefits enrollment materials and determine eligibility for benefits programs.
• Administer participant data with appropriate carriers in a timely manner.
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain employee benefit information in all systems.
• Audit and maintain vendor billing for benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and counsel employees on medical coverages as appropriate.
• Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork including medical, personal, disability, FMLA, and ADA.
• Interpret Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) implications related to leaves of absence and disabilities.
• Communicate and coordinate with field leadership, HR Business Partners, Workers Compensation, and Legal in the administration of leave.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in insurance, benefits, human resources, or as a broker/agent.
• High school diploma required; college degree and other professionally-related designations preferred.
• Experience in Benefits Administration preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401K and stock purchase options.
• Incentives for performance.
• Training and opportunities for advancement.
• Culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, positive attitude, and integrity.