Benefits Administrator - PR 1285

PE Systems is seeking a Benefits Administrator in Fairfax, VA to manage and optimize our total rewards programs, including but not limited to employee benefits, and compliance strategies. This role will play a critical part in ensuring competitive, cost-effective, and compliant benefits programs for a growing government contracting company with 400+ employees. The ideal candidate has expertise in UKG, extensive experience in benefits administration and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance.

PE Systems, Inc. genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers.  Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy PE Systems’ generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay. 

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General Function:      

Benefits Administration

• Oversee and manage employee benefits programs, including life and health insurance, disability, retirement plans (401k), and wellness initiatives.
• Lead annual open enrollment, ensuring smooth execution, effective employee communication, and system updates.
• Collaborate with benefits providers and brokers to negotiate cost-effective and competitive plans based on employee feedback, cost analysis, and industry trends.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against active enrollments, ensuring accuracy.
• Work with Payroll to verify accurate and timely employee premium deductions.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a primary contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits.
• Audit 401(k) contributions and company matches; manage the annual 401(k) audit and ensure timely filing of Form 5500.
• Approve and process COBRA enrollments and qualifying life events. Reconcile monthly invoices against active enrollments.
• Maintains and analyzes reported Family Medical Leave (FMLA) requests and ensures ongoing claim management.
• Survey and analyze employee benefits needs, complete options and best practice research for strategic decision-making.

Employee Communication & Engagement

• Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees on total rewards, including benefits programs, and performance-based pay.
• Partner with the HR Director to conduct training sessions for managers on benefits enrollment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in government contracting or s
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, and relevant labor laws.
• Experience in job evaluation, salary surveys, and market benchmarking.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (UKG Pro) is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present data and recommendations effectively.
• Certification in Benefits (CEBS) is preferred.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position is estimated between $90 - 110K. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. PE Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

P E Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law. 

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