Benefits Systems Administrator **ON SITE POSITION

Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah, OK, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cyber Security Information Systems Databases Data Integrity Document Management Systems Human Resources Information System (HRIS) System Testing Systems Integration Cobra HR Software Data Management

Job description

The Benefits Systems Administrator is responsible for the technical administration, configuration, integration, and optimization of employee benefits systems and related HR technologies. This role bridges Human Resources and IT, ensuring accurate data management, secure system operations, compliance reporting, and seamless integration between HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. Job Duties, * Administer and maintain benefits modules within HRIS platforms.

  • Configure eligibility rules, plan designs, enrollment workflows, and system updates.
  • Manage system integrations between HRIS, payroll, carriers, and third-party administrators.
  • Monitor data feeds (EDI files) to insurance carriers and troubleshoot transmission errors.
  • Maintain system security roles and access controls for benefits data.
  • Ensure data integrity across HR, payroll, and benefits systems.
  • Generate compliance and management reports (ACA, COBRA, 401(k), audit reporting).
  • Perform regular system audits and reconciliations.
  • Analyze benefits data for trends and accuracy.
  • Serve as support for benefits-related system issues.
  • Partner with IT on upgrades, patches, testing, and implementations.
  • Document system processes and configuration changes.
  • Support open enrollment system testing and deployment.
  • Ensure systems comply with ACA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of employee benefits data.
  • Assist with internal and external audits.
  • Participate in system upgrades and benefits implementations.
  • Lead or support benefits technology improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate vendor system enhancements and integrations.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in HRIS, benefits systems administration, or IT systems administration.
  • Experience with benefits platforms and payroll integrations preferred., * Data Management & Integrity
  • System Administration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Information Security
  • Vendor Management
  • Technical Integration

  • Regulatory Compliance, While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
  • Human Resources Informational Professional (HRIP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), or any relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, etc.) preferred.

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