Benefits Administrator (Bilingual) in Laytonsville, Maryland at Ruppert Companies

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR (BILINGUAL)

Who We Are

Ruppert Landscape is a leading provider of commercial landscape maintenance and installation services with more than 3,500 employees serving customers from 55+ branches across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeastern US. We take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality services on a wide range of commercial properties and construction projects. For over 50 years, our mission has been to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Where You Fit In

As a Benefits Administrator, you will support the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs while helping employees understand and make the most of their benefits. This role works closely with employees, vendors, brokers, payroll, and leadership teams to ensure benefit programs are administered accurately, communicated effectively, and aligned with company goals and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage employee questions and requests related to health, retirement, and other benefit programs
• Serve as a primary contact for benefit vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators
• Coordinate benefit processing activities, including enrollments, life events, disability claims, COBRA, and retirement plan transactions
• Support the design, implementation, and communication of benefit programs and plan enhancements
• Maintain employee benefit records and ensure accurate data transfer between internal systems and vendors
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations related to employee benefits
• Manage and maintain benefit administration systems and employee enrollment portals
• Develop and distribute benefit communication materials, including open enrollment and orientation resources
• Analyze benefit participation trends and provide reporting and recommendations to leadership
• Support retirement plan administration, audits, and compliance activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field preferred, along with three or more years of benefits administration experience; equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree
• Spanish-English bilingual required
• Willingness to travel occasionally to branch locations
• Experience administering employee benefit programs and knowledge of applicable regulations, including Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), and Section 125 plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Excel skills such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and benefits administration systems; DayForce system experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information to various levels of the organization
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Reports To: Payroll and Benefits Manager

Schedule: Monday - Friday in office; 40 hours per week

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 annually

Background Check: Ability to successfully complete a formal background check is a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications
• Hands-on learning from day one with ongoing opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career
• Paid time off and holidays to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to help cover healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support for personal, financial, and wellness needs
• A people-first, family-oriented culture where teamwork, respect, and growth matter and where your hard work is recognized and appreciated

Why Ruppert

Our success starts with our people. We are committed to creating opportunities for our team members to grow, lead, and build meaningful careers. Through hands-on training, strong mentorship, and a collaborative team environment, we invest in developing talented individuals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Guided by our core values, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our employees, our customers, and our communities. From maintaining safe work sites to promoting environmental stewardship, we strive to make a positive, lasting impact everywhere we work.

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.