Benefits Administrator
At a glance
Mid-level Compensation & Benefits role at Cottingham & Butler. Pittsburgh · no salary stated · we estimate $79,319–$135,000 across the United States.
Cottingham & Butler has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Handle billing and administration for active, retiree and COBRA benefit plans
- Process benefit enrollments, carrier updates and status changes, then track insurability paperwork and carrier follow-ups
- Compare benefit data across systems, investigate mismatches and correct records for accuracy
- Work through complicated benefit cases by evaluating details, asking questions and resolving discrepancies
What you bring
- You have one to two years of related office experience, which is preferred
- You bring strong written and spoken communication, close attention to detail and sound problem-solving judgment
- You can assess complex information, spot inconsistencies and work through issues rather than only entering data
Who this fits
This role suits someone starting a benefits career who is comfortable investigating details and resolving complex cases. Prior benefits experience is helpful but not required.
From the employer
Benefits Coordinators Corporation (BCC) is a third-party employee benefits administrator and a leader in developing services designed to help our clients run more effective employee benefit programs. We have been experiencing growth and are currently adding a Benefits Administrator to the team. This is a great opportunity to start your career in a role where you can be trained by and work with some of the top experts in the industry.
In practice, the core activities of the job include:
- Billing and administrative functions of Active, Retiree and COBRA benefits plans
- Process enrollments, update carriers, handle status changes, and process documentation of insurability and carrier follow-ups
- Analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
Strengths and skills necessary for success in the role:
- Previous experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook will be helpful
- 1–2 years related office experience preferred
- Prior benefits experience is preferred, however not required
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to think critically and solve problems
- Ability to identify inconsistencies, troubleshoot issues, and work through complex information
Additional context about the role:
This is not a transactional data entry position. The Benefits Administrator must be a critical thinker who can evaluate information and ask the right questions. The role requires navigating complex benefit scenarios, resolving discrepancies, and working proactively rather than simply entering data.
Pay & Benefits (Most Benefits Start Day 1)
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- PTO/ Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-Sharing/ Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
- Company-paid ST and LT Disability
- Maternity Leave/ Parental Leave
- Company-paid Term Life/ Accidental Death Insurance
About the company
Benefits Coordinators Corporation (BCC) sells a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To ensure we keep that promise, we hold ourselves to a set of principles that we believe position our clients and our company for long-term success. Our Guiding Principles are not just words on paper, they are a promise we make to ourselves and our clients.
These principles have become a driving force of our culture and share many common themes with the values of our clients. First, we hire and develop amazing people that have an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to earning, and thrive on challenges. Secondly, we pride ourselves on serving our clients' best interests through quality service, innovative solutions, and constantly evaluating our performance. Third, we have embraced and are guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday. Ultimately, we get more energy from the future we are creating for our people, our clients, and our company than from our past success.
As an organization, we are very optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. We also understand that our growth is fueled by becoming better, not bigger – growth funds investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
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