Advantage Technical
Position: Benefits Contractor
Health & Welfare Compliance Location:
Waltham, MA (Onsite minimum 3 days/week) Reporting To:
Senior HR Leader Employment Type:
Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Benefits Contractor
to support the administration and compliance of health and welfare benefit programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory adherence, managing employee lifecycle benefit transactions, and supporting cross-functional HR operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in benefits compliance, including ACA reporting, and experience working with Oracle HRMS. Key Responsibilities Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Administer and ensure compliance with health and welfare benefit programs Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and state-specific regulations Execute compliance-related activities including 5500 filings, ACA reporting, IRC testing, and tax-related benefit implications Manage additional government filings, plan audits, and other regulatory reporting requirements Employee Support & Vendor Coordination Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding complex benefit issues Interpret benefits policies and provide guidance to employees Act as the main liaison with plan providers to ensure efficient administration Oversee benefits-related communications and wellness initiatives Lifecycle Administration & Orientation Manage benefit transactions across the employee lifecycle (new hire, life events, open enrollment, termination) Support new employee orientation with benefits-related content development and delivery Ensure timely and accurate employee support processes are in place Systems & Data Management Oversee the Oracle Benefits Module, ensuring accuracy across events, changes, upgrades, and integrations Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Partners, Legal, and IT to ensure seamless benefit administration Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends Support mid-year and year-end HR events including performance and compensation cycles Financial & Documentation Oversight Manage benefits invoicing and self-billing processes; ensure accuracy and timely payment Develop training materials and process documentation for benefit transactions Qualifications Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 810 years of progressive experience in benefits administration preferred Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, and other compliance requirements Experience with Oracle HRMS and advanced Excel (PivotTables, V-Lookups); proficiency in Word and PowerPoint Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain policies and processes clearly Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment High attention to detail, confidentiality, and sound judgment in resolving issues Ability to work independently and cross-functionally across departments Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
Health & Welfare Compliance Location:
Waltham, MA (Onsite minimum 3 days/week) Reporting To:
Senior HR Leader Employment Type:
Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Benefits Contractor
to support the administration and compliance of health and welfare benefit programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory adherence, managing employee lifecycle benefit transactions, and supporting cross-functional HR operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in benefits compliance, including ACA reporting, and experience working with Oracle HRMS. Key Responsibilities Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Administer and ensure compliance with health and welfare benefit programs Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and state-specific regulations Execute compliance-related activities including 5500 filings, ACA reporting, IRC testing, and tax-related benefit implications Manage additional government filings, plan audits, and other regulatory reporting requirements Employee Support & Vendor Coordination Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding complex benefit issues Interpret benefits policies and provide guidance to employees Act as the main liaison with plan providers to ensure efficient administration Oversee benefits-related communications and wellness initiatives Lifecycle Administration & Orientation Manage benefit transactions across the employee lifecycle (new hire, life events, open enrollment, termination) Support new employee orientation with benefits-related content development and delivery Ensure timely and accurate employee support processes are in place Systems & Data Management Oversee the Oracle Benefits Module, ensuring accuracy across events, changes, upgrades, and integrations Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Partners, Legal, and IT to ensure seamless benefit administration Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends Support mid-year and year-end HR events including performance and compensation cycles Financial & Documentation Oversight Manage benefits invoicing and self-billing processes; ensure accuracy and timely payment Develop training materials and process documentation for benefit transactions Qualifications Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 810 years of progressive experience in benefits administration preferred Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, and other compliance requirements Experience with Oracle HRMS and advanced Excel (PivotTables, V-Lookups); proficiency in Word and PowerPoint Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain policies and processes clearly Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment High attention to detail, confidentiality, and sound judgment in resolving issues Ability to work independently and cross-functionally across departments Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer