Benefits Administrator

Piper Companies is looking for a Benefits Administrator to join a growing product development support services company located in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities of the Benefits Administrator include:

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental benefits, with a focus on coordinating with the health insurance TPA.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the TPA and benefit management firm, ensuring timely and accurate communication of benefit-related updates.
• Manage claims reconciliation and payments, including monthly payments for TPA fees and supplemental programs.
• Coordinate employee 401(k) enrollments, changes, loans, and disbursements in collaboration with plan administrators and payroll.
• Oversee FMLA requests, Workers’ Compensation claims, COBRA enrollments, and tuition/professional development benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA) and support year-end reporting and audits.

Qualifications for the Benefits Administrator include:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing benefits for organizations with 400+ employees.
• Proven experience working with third-party administrators (TPAs) for health benefits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with vendor portals.

Compensation for the Benefits Administrator includes:

• Rate Range: $75,000.00–$95,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as Required by Law

This job is open for applications on August 27, 2025. Applications will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date.

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