Benefits Administrator Assistant

We are currently assisting our client, a boutique insurance providerwith a search for Benefits Administrator Assistant

JOB SUMMARY :

The Benefits Administrator Assistant is responsible for the effective management and administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and communication across various functions. This role oversees benefit enrollments, terminations, COBRA, changes, claims processing (disability, accident, death), rollovers, distributions, and other related transactions. The position also manages monthly billing reconciliation, maintains employee records, and supports compliance testing.

In addition to technical processing, the role provides exceptional customer service to internal and external clients, develops clear and engaging benefit communication materials, and conducts benefit orientations and presentations. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex benefit information in a simple and approachable manner

Administration : Processing, Functional

• Enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, compliance testing.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefit files and updating of employee payroll records (mostly automated but at times manual intervention is needed)
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and reconciliation for select Clients
• Allocate group health and dental claims experience monthly and review quarterly when needed
• Once in position, this person will learn company policies and procedures.

Customer Service, Communication, Training

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Location : Office located in Gig Harbor, WA. Hybrid / remote opportunities after initial training period.

Length of Assignment

6-month contract with potential to extend and / or convert to direct hire employment.

Compensation Range

$30-$40+ per hour depending on experience level with insurance administration experience. All experience levels considered.

Benefits

Three insurance levels, 401K + match, sick leave, and working with a great company!

About Hansell Tierney :

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.