Hitchiner Manufacturing · 16 hours ago
Benefits & Leave Administrator
US Operations - Main Campus, 594 Elm Street, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHitchiner Manufacturing is a leading supplier of investment castings and components, and they are seeking a Benefits & Leave Administrator to manage the administrative operations of the company's health, welfare, and retirement programs. This role involves overseeing attendance tracking, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing customer service to employees.
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Responsibilities
Benefits Lifecycle Management: Execute all health and welfare enrollments, changes, and terminations in the HRIS; maintain accurate employee benefit files and lead the administrative logistics for the annual Open Enrollment period
Leave & Disability Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for Short-Term Disability (STD) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance, ensuring all documentation, timelines, and employee communications meet legal standards
Attendance Management: Monitor and adjust employee attendance data in accordance with company policy. Generate reports related to attendance discipline and partner with HRBP to address any issues
Financial Auditing & Billing: Partner with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and reconciliations. Process and reconcile monthly billing for all insurance carriers; audit transactions to resolve discrepancies and ensure the company is only billed for active, eligible participants
Compliance & Audit Support: Manage COBRA and HIPAA processes to ensure 100% regulatory compliance; assist the Director in data collection for 401(k) audits, ACA and CMS reporting
Well-Being Programs: Support the planning, coordination, and administration of wellness initiatives and employee well-being programs
Employee Advocacy & Communication: Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding coverage, claims procedures, and eligibility, while assisting in the creation and distribution of benefit communication materials
Qualification
Required
Education: Associate's Degree in Business Administration or a related field
Experience: 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration, including leave management and 401(k) support
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRMS platforms (Dayforce preferred) and strong Microsoft Excel skills for billing reconciliation and data analysis
Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of benefit laws, including ERISA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA and applicable state laws
Benefits
Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
Medical and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
Company Profit Sharing Plan
3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation at 10 years seniority
We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
Training and Educational Assistance Programs
Company
Hitchiner Manufacturing
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Kucenski
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Ebright
Chief Operating Officer
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