Human Resources Benefits Administrator

Colony Tire Corporation’s Corporate office, located in Edenton, North Carolina, is currently seeking a Full-Time Benefits Administrator to join our team! Full benefit package offered, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation time, company paid life insurance, and employer sponsored short-term disability.

Position Summary:
The HR Benefits Administrator will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s employee health insurance and benefits programs. This includes employee communications, enrollments, data analytics, compliance auditing, reconciliation of monthly premium payroll deductions, and the administration of FMLA and short-term disability benefits. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their benefits and that all processes remain compliant with company policies and federal/state regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer employee health insurance programs, including open enrollment, new hire enrollment, and qualifying life event changes.
• Communicate benefit information clearly to employees via multiple channels (meetings, emails, materials).
• Collaborate with the TPA to ensure timely and accurate delivery of COBRA letters, processing of short-term disability applications, and claims filing.
• Maintain benefits records and ensure accuracy in HRIS/payroll systems.
• Audit and reconcile monthly premium payroll deductions, resolving discrepancies with finance/payroll and ensuring timely payments to carriers.
• Report on benefits utilization, costs, and trends; provide data analysis as needed.
• Facilitate FMLA requests, tracking, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Manage short-term disability claims and coordinate with carriers and employees to ensure timely resolution.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees, managers, and external benefits providers regarding benefits-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–4 years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a multi-location organization.
• Knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations (ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA).
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems; advanced Excel skills a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with occasional travel to company locations as needed.
• May require extended hours during open enrollment or special projects.

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Colony Tire Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Colony Tire Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Colony Tire Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Colony Tire’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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