Benefits Operations Administrator

Our Story

At Alight we believe a companys success starts with its people. Alight embraces values that come directly from our people purposeful human united and growth-minded reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing navigation and absence management.

Our Benefits

With a comprehensive total rewards package Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind body wallet and life. Benefits include health starting Day One. Additionally Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs retirement plans and career growth opportunities all within a thriving global organization.

Great Place to Work

Thanks to the work of every colleague Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including Great Place to Work for the past 7 years and Fortunes Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here.

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Designation-Benefits Operations Administrator (BOA)

Key Expectations

• Process all activities related to client benefit plans with high accuracy and timeliness. Execution of wealth delivery processes in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Consistently meet or exceed client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Develop a strong understanding of client plan provisions and related documentation.
• Prioritize work effectively to respond to client and participant needs.
• Ensure adherence to predefined procedures process guidelines and compliance standards
• The colleague will support daytoday client operations resolves participant and processing issues within defined guidelines and escalates exceptions or risks as appropriate
• Actively participate in daily huddles and status meetings to ensure smooth operations.

Required Skills

• US Pension / 401k / Payroll processing skills
• Process documentation & SOP creation
• Accountability & ownership.
• Analytical & Critical thinking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are important.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle transaction-based processing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams (CS Tech Shared Services)
• Ability to manage workload in a deadlinedriven environment
• Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate level (e.g. VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP IF formulas pivot tables)
• Experience with AI tools in a professional setting preferred

Role Description

The Benefits Operations Administrator (BOA) is responsible for processing all activities related to client benefits plans as configured in organizational tools while consistently meeting and exceeding client SLAs.

The role requires developing a strong understanding of client plan provisions identifying opportunities for knowledge enhancement and delivering work to high standards of quality and timeliness. The BOA is expected to prioritize work effectively respond to client and participant needs in a timely manner and ensure that all knowledge repositories SOPs and supporting documentation are current and accurate.

The incumbent conducts research resolves and responds to participant issues and inquiries using the case management tool and collaborates closely with Customer Service Technology and other shared services teams for timely issue resolution.

Adherence to predefined procedures and process guidelines is critical to ensure performance parameters are consistently met or exceeded against SLA targets.

Operations Processing & Execution

• Ensure all processing is completed according to documented client requirements and quality standards
• Document work completed and provide daily updates in assigned task management tools (e.g. Jira)

Quality & Compliance

• Support quality checks and remediation efforts
• Ensure all actions are properly documented to support audit and governance needs
• Participate in corrective actions and improvement initiatives resulting from issue identification

Continuous Improvement

• Provide inputs and recommendations for process improvements based on recurring issues or inefficiencies
• Maintain awareness of process changes and ensure timely adoption once changes go live

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Proactive communication on situations risks and work status with internal team members
• Respond to internal requests for information or clarification in a timely and professional manner
• Active participation in team huddles

Education & Experience

Education:

• Bachelors degree in any discipline

Experience:

• 1 2 years of experience in US pension / 401k / payroll administration are preferred.

Application and Interview

By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: Government ID validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful.

At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring reasonable accommodation is needed please contact .

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local addition we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note this job description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education & training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units.