Benefits Administrator

The Global Benefits team manages health & welfare and retirement benefits for US-based attorneys and professional staff and provides select benefits for attorneys based outside the US. The Benefits Administrator is responsible to provide support to participants in the Baker Benefits Plan.

Main responsibilities:

• Participate in the administration of the Baker Benefits Plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, defined contribution (401(k)) plan, defined benefit (cash balance) plan etc
• Provide administrative support for leave of absence programs, as needed
• Maintain vendor file feeds and coordinate with vendors on requirements and changes to all data transfers
• Participate in the management of the annual enrollment process and develop communications with stakeholders
• Provide support to external auditors for the annual benefit plans audit (insurance and retirement)
• Work with benefit plan partners to verify employee data when requested and for all annual compliance requests including but not limited to ACA Reporting
• Process new hires and mid-year life changes and electronically maintain employee benefit files
• Audit eligibility changes/files to ensure timely notification to vendors

Skills and experience:

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Strong experience in Benefits Administration
• Strong mathematical aptitude, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint and comfortable managing Excel-generated reports
• Knowledgeable of all Health and Welfare plans and voluntary programs
• HRIS experience is preferred
• Effective presentation and communication skills; able to deliver informative and engaging presentations
• Understands and applies complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives
• Able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments

• Able to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion

Reports to: Senior Manager of Benefits

Position type:  Specialist

Development framework: Specialist