Explore Benefits Administrator Jobs

Benefits Administrators help organizations design, manage, and improve employee benefit programs. Their work can span health and welfare plans, retirement benefits, leave programs, vendor relationships, employee communications, and regulatory compliance. Explore vetted Benefits Administrator opportunities on Ladders, focused on professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Benefits Administrators Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and seniority, but often include administering benefits enrollment and life-event changes, coordinating with brokers and plan providers, resolving complex employee inquiries, maintaining accurate records, and reviewing plan performance and costs. Experienced professionals may lead benefits operations, advise business leaders, manage teams, or contribute to broader total rewards strategy.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek knowledge of employee benefits programs, strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with benefits administration platforms and HR information systems. Familiarity with applicable benefits regulations, vendor management, data privacy, and process improvement can also be valuable. Requirements differ across organizations and roles.

Benefits Administrator Career Opportunities

Benefits Administrator roles can be found across industries and organizations of different sizes. Depending on experience, job scope, and employer needs, career paths may lead to senior benefits administration, benefits management, total rewards, or broader human resources leadership. Review each listing for its specific responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

Find High-Paying Benefits Administrator Jobs

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Benefits Administrator openings and related benefits roles to find positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$105K - $130K *

Join us to manage branch operations, enhance team performance, and drive strategic initiatives. Leverage your leadership skills to recruit, train, and support staff while optimizing workflows and impl...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Elevate branch operations by managing administration, recruiting, and training staff. Drive strategic initiatives, implement cost efficiencies, and foster a positive culture while leveraging AI to opt...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to oversee fiduciary governance and ensure retirement plans operate in compliance with regulations. Collaborate with sponsors and advisors to manage plan administration and enhance parti...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to oversee fiduciary governance, ensuring retirement plans comply with regulations. Act as the primary contact for sponsors and advisors, coordinating plan operations and maintaining e...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing exceptional service to complex clients. Build strong relationships, resolve intricate issues, and lead client renewals while collaborating with internal teams to ensur...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Empower client relationships by delivering exceptional service to complex accounts. Act as a dedicated resource, resolving issues, coordinating projects, and ensuring data integrity while fostering st...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$109K - $136K *

Empower our medical benefits team by leading operations, enhancing service delivery, and fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and excellence in customer experience while optimi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing billing processes and team development. Oversee daily operations, manage performance, and drive strategic improvements while supporting a dynamic billing depa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving growth in 401(k) sales through strategic partnerships with Financial Advisors. Collaborate with teams to enhance market awareness and achieve sales goals in a dynamic...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Drive the investigation and resolution of property damage and bodily injury claims, ensuring compliance with insurance contracts and applicable laws while collaborating with legal teams and managing c...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to investigating and resolving property damage and bodily injury claims. This role involves analyzing coverage, assessing losses, and negotiating settlements while ensurin...

Omaha, NERemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence in billing processes for SaaS products. Collaborate with Sales and Finance to ensure accurate order management and compliance, while supporting b...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $99K *

Help us manage unique assets for Private Wealth clients, ensuring compliance and enhancing client experience. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, oversee property management, and implement strat...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $99K *

Manage unique asset administration for Private Wealth clients, focusing on lower-risk tasks. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, oversee asset management, and ensure compliance while enhancing c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engage with a dynamic team to lead District Sales Managers, driving strategic sales initiatives and achieving revenue goals while fostering talent development and collaboration across all levels of th...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Deliver excellence in managing a workers' compensation claims unit, leading a team to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and superior client service while fostering staff development and maint...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of care by leading facility operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing resident satisfaction. Drive profitability and foster a positive work environment while managing a dedic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping global benefits operations across EMEA, APAC, and North America. Drive compliance, enhance employee support, and lead transitions from EORs to owned entities in a dynamic, f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role in U.S. benefits and payroll administration. Manage daily operations, support employees, and ensure accurate payroll processing while developing your skills in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing environmental insurance placements, leveraging market insights and analytical skills to deliver effective risk solutions while mentoring junior brokers and collaboratin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with brokers and clients to manage environmental insurance placements, leveraging market knowledge and analytical skills to deliver effective risk solutions while mentoring junior team mem...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and driving revenue growth. This remote role focuses on consultative account management, ensuring customer satisfaction while expanding s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity for critical intelligence systems. You'll manage updates, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure compliance, all while collaborating with exper...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy across assigned hospitals while providing expert guidance and support to internal teams and exte...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee experience through innovative benefits management. Lead initiatives that attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance and operational exce...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Benefits Administrator do?question toggle

    A Benefits Administrator manages employee benefit programs and related processes, which may include enrollment, plan communications, vendor coordination, employee support, records, and compliance activities.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Benefits Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Qualifications vary by employer. Many roles value experience with employee benefits, HR systems, benefits platforms, data analysis, communication, and relevant regulations. Senior positions may require program leadership or vendor-management experience.

  • What benefits programs might a Benefits Administrator oversee?question toggle

    Programs may include health and welfare coverage, retirement plans, leave and wellness programs, and other employer-sponsored benefits. The exact scope depends on the organization.

  • How can I find Benefits Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Benefits Administrator listings on Ladders, where professional roles are focused on salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its compensation range and requirements.

  • What career paths can follow a Benefits Administrator role?question toggle

    With relevant experience, professionals may progress into senior benefits administration, benefits management, total rewards, or broader human resources leadership roles.