Advantage Technical
Benefits Contractor – Health & Welfare Compliance
Location:
Waltham, MA (Onsite minimum 3 days/week)
Employment Type:
Contract
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
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
Manage benefits invoicing and self‑billing processes; ensure accuracy and timely payment
Develop training materials and process documentation for benefit transactions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
8–10 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
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Waltham, MA (Onsite minimum 3 days/week)
Employment Type:
Contract
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
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
Manage benefits invoicing and self‑billing processes; ensure accuracy and timely payment
Develop training materials and process documentation for benefit transactions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
8–10 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
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