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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$90K - $141K *

Champion patient care by leading a dedicated team in an outpatient clinic. Drive operational excellence, enhance patient relationships, and foster a culture of growth while managing clinic performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence in a dynamic healthcare setting, leading a dedicated team to enhance patient care and drive quality improvement initiatives while managing clinic performance and foster...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $118K *

Manage leave administration operations, ensuring compliance and a positive associate experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance benefits programs and support high-impact initiatives in a fas...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $111K *

Partner with us to enhance the Workday platform, ensuring efficient workflows, data integrity, and compliance. Lead projects, provide training, and collaborate with HR to meet evolving organizational...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Champion customer engagement and drive commercial success by building strong relationships with healthcare providers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and enhance pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships, ensuring seamless service delivery, and identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain high customer satisfac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining pension operations by leading data governance and service delivery. Drive member and employer engagement while ensuring data quality and compliance across multiple busine...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $169K *

Transform employee benefits administration by managing U.S. programs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the employee experience through process improvements and effective vendor management...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $169K *

Advance your career by managing U.S. employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing employee experience through effective administration and process improvements. Collaborate with vendo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Join our dynamic team to lead employee benefits sales, driving growth and client retention through strategic initiatives, team development, and effective marketing. Foster a culture of success while m...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $111K *

Optimize the Workday platform by managing HR modules, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet organizational needs while maintaining compliance and prov...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Contribute to a dynamic team by providing expert consulting on retirement plans, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Engage in complex projects while fostering teamwork in a fas...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Develop executive relationships and drive growth by managing the full commercial lifecycle of client accounts, ensuring successful launches, renewals, and expansion of services while aligning with int...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by cultivating executive relationships and expanding customer engagement. Own account strategy, manage renewals, and ensure successful launches while coordinating cross-functional teams t...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize Oracle Cloud HCM module strategies by partnering with HR leaders to align system capabilities with business needs, driving enhancements, and mentoring junior consultants to ensure effective i...

2 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting claims management processes by maintaining essential project records and organizing documentation for disputes, ensuring effective communication and coordina...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$63K - $111K *

Contribute to the claims management process by organizing documentation, maintaining records, and supporting legal teams in disputes. Play a vital role in ensuring project compliance and effective com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$76K - $95K *

Transform the billing landscape by leading a dynamic team in managing pharmacy and medical claims processing. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and optimize revenue cycle performance wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Grow your career with us by managing client relationships and overseeing employee benefits programs. You'll collaborate with teams to ensure effective service delivery, analyze insurance plans, and ad...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $275K *

Oversee and enhance the operational and financial activities of multiple offices, ensuring efficient team management and strategic planning to support firm objectives and enrich workplace culture...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$300K - $400K *

Lead the operational excellence of a bustling office, managing finance, HR, and facilities while enhancing efficiencies. Oversee all teams and partner on strategic initiatives. Ensure compliance and f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $115K *

Empower underwriting excellence by managing new and renewal accounts, leading a team, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $129K *

Build strong relationships with key policyholders through proactive communication and negotiation. Act as a liaison to resolve issues, drive improvements, and manage renewals effectively, ensuring cli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $106K *

Transform client payment policies by ensuring accuracy and compliance. Engage with internal and external teams to manage medical policy updates, conduct analyses, and enhance client relationships whil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading a nursing home facility, ensuring high-quality care, financial success, and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with department heads to foster a positive enviro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.