Benefits Administrator

Benefits Administrator

Position Information About Hofstra Position Title: Benefits Administrator Position Number: 898275 Position Category: Administration School/Division: Human Resources (division) Department:

Benefits

• Full-Time or Part-Time
• Full-Time

Description

• The Benefits Administrator provides administrative support to the Administration team and delivers exceptional customer service to the University’s employee population, administering all aspects of the benefits onboarding process for new hires and the tuition scholarship benefit program. This is an onsite position; work is performed on campus.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides customer service to employees on a wide range of benefits questions (health, dental, retirement, flexible spending, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition, FMLA, PFL, disability and workers’ compensation)

• Conducts new hire orientations and onboarding meetings, including benefits orientation

• Manages the benefits email inbox and responds timely to inquiries or forwards to appropriate benefits personnel for resolution

• Administers all aspects of the University’s tuition scholarship program

• In partnership with the Assistant Director, Benefits Administration, oversees COBRA through third party administrator

• Processes benefits-related enrollments, changes, and terminations in the University’s Human Resources Information System (Banner) and third party vendors where applicable

• Submits for processing of insurance carrier billing/invoices

• Processes pharmacy benefit rebates and subsidies with Accounts Receivable

• Works with providers and third-party administrators to resolve questions, problems, and claims issues, and works to ensure quality service

• Assists with the planning and oversight of the annual open enrollment period

• Assists with maintaining and updating content on benefits website and benefits communication portal for benefits education

• Serves as a back-up for the Reception area and the Office of Student Employment, as needed

• Performs other Benefits/HR projects as needed

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of related working experience

Skills

• Strong organization skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Excellent presentation, writing, and analytical skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Technical proficiency in one or more HR Information Systems (Ellucian Banner preferred)

• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Salary/Salary Range

• $60,000 - $63,500

Deadline

Open Until Filled Date Posted 09/23/2026

EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.