Benefits Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

At Makeready, we are searching for curious self-starters with a genuine interest in people. These hard-working individuals have always had a natural bend toward hospitality, no matter where they worked, because they’ve always seen themselves as part of something bigger.

The Benefits Administrator is a key member of our People and Culture team, and will manage the day-to-day operations of our benefits programs—from health, dental, and vision coverage to retirement plans, flexible spending, and leave management. You'll ensure employees receive top-notch support while keeping us compliant and competitive.

Requested Tasks

• Develop a strategic approach to Makeready's benefits program and the execution of these strategies in partnership with the VP of People and Culture.
• Manage enrollments, changes, COBRA, terminations, and claims with accuracy and efficiency
• Oversee FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs; ensure compliance with federal and state laws
• Maintain benefits data in HRIS/payroll systems and perform regular audits
• Analyze usage, costs, and trends to support strategic improvements
• Lead annual open enrollment, including communication and system updates
• Serve as a go-to expert for employee benefit questions and vendor coordination
• Partner with providers, negotiate plans, and evaluate offerings for value and effectiveness

Requested Qualifications and Capabilities

• 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration (including FMLA/LOA)
• Solid knowledge of ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and Section 125
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; HRIS and benefits system experience
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills—you can explain complex benefits clearly
• Experience evaluating vendors, RFPs, and plan designs

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.