Benefits Administrator

Job Title: Benefits Administrator (Temporary)Industry: Healthcare / Human ServicesLocation (city, state): Chevy Chase, MDAssignment Type: Contract, full-time, approx. 6 months, hybridPay: $28 - $30 / hourWork Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, full-time. Hybrid schedule with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Overtime at manager's discretion. Start date in early November.Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).About the Company:A well-established organization with a collaborative, high-performing HR team. The environment is professional and supportive, with a focus on providing a great employee experience.Job Description:We're looking for a Benefits Administrator to join a busy HR team on a temporary basis. Your main focus will be managing employee leaves of absence, backed by day-to-day benefits support and monthly premium billing. This is a great fit for an independent, detail-minded professional who stays calm under pressure and enjoys being the helpful, front-facing point of contact for employees.Key Responsibilities:Manage the full lifecycle of leave requests, including eligibility checks, notices, designations, and return-to-work follow-upWork closely with Payroll to close out leaves that affect pay processingApply multi-state paid leave requirements and escalate complex situations when appropriateHandle benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and eligibility follow-upResolve questions from insurance carriers and vendorsPrepare and reconcile monthly carrier premium invoices across health, dental, vision, disability, and leave plansReconcile monthly premium remittance reports, partner with Finance on coding, and process eligibility terminations for delinquent paymentsSupport employees during open enrollment by answering questions, assisting with elections, and following up on incomplete enrollmentsMonitor the benefits and leave ticket queue daily, resolving requests within one business day or routing them to the right teammateVerify member data, process SSN updates, review monthly HSA eligibility reports, and keep HRIS records accurateMaintain organized, audit-ready files for leave, billing, and enrollment activityWrite and update process documents and desk notes so the team can pick up the work when the assignment endsQualifications:3+ years of experience administering leave programs, including FMLA, PWFA, and state paid leaveWorking knowledge of multi-state paid leave requirementsHands-on experience with health and welfare administration, including enrollments and life eventsExperience reconciling monthly carrier premium invoicesAbility to work independently, manage a caseload, and keep documentation audit-readyProficiency in Microsoft OfficeStrong customer service skills and the ability to perform well under pressurePreferred: familiarity with ERISA, ACA, and COBRAPreferred: experience with Workday or a similar HRISPreferred: background in a research, nonprofit, or healthcare settingAdditional Details:Approx. 6-month assignmentAddison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.