Benefits Administrator

We're Hiring: Benefits Administrator | Columbus, OH

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to join our team at our Columbus headquarters!

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented benefits professional with hands-on experience managing self-funded medical plans and 401(k) administration in a large, multi-state organization.

What You'll Do:

• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefit programs.
• Manage day-to-day 401(k) plan administration, including enrollments, contributions, compliance testing, and annual audits.
• Support compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, IRS, and Department of Labor requirements.
• Coordinate open enrollment, employee education, and benefits orientations.
• Partner with benefits vendors, brokers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Reconcile benefits invoices, billing, and payroll deductions.
• Analyze self-funded medical plan performance, utilization, and costs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely benefits reporting.

What We're Looking For:

• 3–5 years of progressive benefits administration experience, preferably within a large, multi-state organization.
• Hands-on experience administering self-funded medical plans and 401(k) retirement plans .
• Knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, benefits systems, and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and reporting.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in staffing or light industrial environments is highly preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Location: Columbus, Ohio — Headquarters

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Director of Benefits or HR Leadership

If you're passionate about employee benefits, compliance, and delivering an exceptional employee experience, we'd love to connect!

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out directly to learn more.

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