Benefits Administrator
barrywehmiller · St. Louis, MO · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
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About Us:
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
The Benefits Administrator collaborates closely with team members to accurately administer the company’s benefit plans and programs while safeguarding confidential and sensitive information. Serving as a primary point of contact for team members and their families, the Benefits Administrator provides timely support, guidance, and education on all company benefit programs. The role also ensures compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, including recordkeeping and reporting, and helps develop and expand centralized benefit services in partnership with field leaders and the Benefits Administration Team.
This role serves as a subject matter expert on a broad range of benefits programs and projects. The Benefits Administrator applies this expertise when partnering with external vendors and members of the global People Team and supports continuous improvement of benefit processes and programs.
This position is based out of a Barry-Wehmiller site office and reports to the Benefits Leader.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Uses strong knowledge of all benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, leaves and voluntary benefits.
Supports day-to-day team member benefit related questions and/or issues.
Serves as a resource for new team members during the onboarding process.
Responsible for HRIS data entry using Workday (new hires, status updates, job changes, etc.)
Supports People Team project initiatives, as needed
Prepare vendor invoices for payment
Assists team members with solving eligibility, claims and billing issues in employee benefits programs
Partners with brokers, vendors, legal counsel, and others, as needed
Assists in the implementation and introduction of new and modified benefit plans
Participates in preparing communication materials to team members
Other duties include but are not limited to leave administration as required in order to support the needs of the business
Job Specifications:
Demonstrates knowledge of health care group insurance, leave administration and general benefit policies, practices and legal requirements
Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and vendor partners.
Current knowledge of applicable laws such as ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS Section 125, etc. as well as related HR trends and best practices
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Maintains confidentiality
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