Benefits Administrators handle the responsibility of overseeing all the aspects of employee benefits; whether it is pension, insurance, or salary deductions. They liaise and coordinate with managers and executives to get policies approved and implemented. They may also assist in some human resource responsibilities like interviewing and assessment.
A Benefits Administrator usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Selecting affordable insurance
• Preparing benefits
• Providing in-service training
• Supervising and monitoring staff
• Evaluating employees' compensation
• Managing client-specific services

• Oral and written communication, including presentations
• Human relations
• Organisation and administration
• Being self motivated and respectful
• Being courteous and amicable
• Stress management
• Numerical understanding
• Working on own initiative
• Resolving problems efficiently
• Being thorough and resolute

Benefits Administrators often study at the Bachelors or Masters level. They may cover courses in Human Relations, Industrial and Labour Laws, Human Resource Management, Employee Insurance, Accounting, Economics, Benefits, Administration and Business Administration. Accepted certifications include HNC/HND, CFP / FPC, PMI or QPA.