Human Resources Benefits Administrator

We are seeking a hands-on HR Professional to support our multi-location organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, values employees, and takes a practical, cost-conscious approach to HR.

The position will focus heavily on benefits administration, particularly within a self-insured or captive benefits structure, while also managing recruitment, onboarding, and core HR processes. The right person will be approachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment with occasional in-person meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits & Insurance Administration

• Manage company health, dental, vision, and 401(k) programs

• Administer benefits within a self-insured or captive insurance environment, including renewals and vendor coordination

• Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution

• Review claims activity and assist with benefits cost management initiatives

• Coordinate with brokers and stop-loss carriers as needed

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and workers’ compensation requirements

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within benefits programs

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Post job openings and manage candidate flow

• Conduct initial interviews and employee screenings

• Coordinate and execute onboarding and offboarding processes

• Create user accounts, email access, and system credentials for new hires

• Cross-train on payroll processes (Bamboo payroll; weekly payroll structure)

HR Operations & Process Improvement

• Support employee retention and satisfaction initiatives

• Maintain organized employee records and HR documentation

• Assist with operational needs such as ordering and budget tracking

• Build and improve internal HR processes using practical, scalable solutions

• Collaborate with Regional Managers, who oversee employee discipline and documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Generalist or Benefits-focused HR role

• Hands-on experience working with self-insured or captive health insurance plans strongly preferred

• Familiarity with benefits renewals, claims review, stop-loss coverage, or benefits cost management

• Knowledge of employment law and workers’ compensation

• Experience with payroll systems (Bamboo experience a plus)

• Technically proficient, including Excel and general systems administration

• Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine, employee-first mindset

• Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment