[Remote] Benefits Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Carrington Mortgage Holdings is a holding company involved in asset management and real estate services. The Benefits Administrator will manage employee benefit programs, respond to inquiries, ensure compliance with laws, and assist with audits and record keeping.ResponsibilitiesAdminister employee benefit programs, including eligibility determination, new hire benefit enrollment, qualifying life status changes, beneficiary updates, disability, accident and death claimsRespond to general employee inquiries on eligibility, coverage, and other employee benefit mattersConducts daily routine benefit processing for: benefits enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claimsProvide support with administering protected and personal leaves of absence including leave determinations, recordkeeping, compliance, written and oral communication with employees, supervisors and care providers as neededServes as contact for program vendors and third-party administrators (TPA’s)Responds to inquiries of outside legal entities (such as social services, child support orders, court orders, etc.) in accordance to company policyResponsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws including, but not limited to, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, ADA, PPACA, FMLA, and various state leave lawsCoordinate benefit premium billing and payment reconciliation for carriers; submit check requests and back-up documentation to Accounting for processingLiaise with all of Carrington’s various benefit carriers to administer plans and ensure data integrityPartner with benefits team and Carrington’s broker to support the annual Open Enrollment process, related communications and presentations, and any applicable worksite wellness initiativesPartner with Payroll to process and/or resolve any missed benefit premium deductionsPartner with corporate communications to maintain and update benefit related documents and communications on Carrington’s intranet siteAssists with audits and required state and federal filings, including annual 1094-C and 1095-CMaintains employee benefit files and other record keepingPerform other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceThree (3) to five (5) years of benefits administration experience; must have leave administration to be consideredStrong working knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA, ADA, PPACA, FMLA, state leave laws, and DOL regulationsStrong Excel knowledgeWork from home in Orange County, CA. PST ZoneBenefitsAnnual BonusComprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family.A discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.Customized training programs to help you advance your career.Employee referral bonuses so you’ll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.Educational Reimbursement.Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates.Company OverviewCarrington is a holding company whose primary businesses include asset management, mortgages, real estate transactions and real estate logistics. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.carringtonhc.com/.