Benefits Administrator

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for administrating the daily operations and compliance of Blue Nile’s group benefit programs (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life/ADD&D, 401k, etc.). This position provides a high touch employee experience, maintains the highest level of compliance standard and is passionate about analyzing and improving processes and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, and claims.
• Advise and inform employees of the details of the company's benefit programs.
• Resolve benefit-related issues and respond to queries and requests in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with payroll and ensure that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and create records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and provider regulations.
• Perform plan audits including all medical, dental, ancillary and 401k plans, including but not limited to invoicing, HSA funding, enrollments, etc.
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to improve employee experience, increase efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations; ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all required reporting and notifications.
• Analyze benefits offerings, evaluating the use, services, coverage and plan experience; examining possible plan design and benefit cost changes with Blue Nile’s benefit broker.
• Design, distribute and deliver materials for benefits orientations and open enrollment in partnership with Blue Nile’s benefit broker.
• Stay informed of changing benefits laws and provide recommendations on next actions in partnership with Blue Nile’s benefit broker.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years Benefit Plan experience with at least one year direct experience with HSA/FSA, 401K retirement program and Leave Administration is required
• SHRM-CP, PHR, CBP, or CEBS professional designations a plus.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership.
• Capable of balancing multiple complex projects while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive, effective, and collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Excel.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Healthcare Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive Salaries
• Business Allowance
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus