Benefits Administrator - Temp

Bruker is one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies enabling scientist to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new application that improve the quality of human life. Our high-performance products and high-value life science and diagnostic solutions are trusted by leading businesses, institutes, and scientists worldwide. Today, more than 8,500 employees at over 90 locations are working on this permanent challenge to make the world a better place.

This is a temporary position - reporting to the Director, Global Benefits, responsible for understanding and administering various aspects of employee benefit programs and leaves of absence in the U.S.

Benefits Administration
• Administer employee benefits programs, such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and documentation.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee benefit inquiries and resolve issues.
• Communicate benefits information and conduct new hire orientation.
• Liaise with benefits vendors and service providers.
• Troubleshoot system issues.
• Perform quality checks of benefits data.
• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations.
• Leave of Absence Coordination
  • Administer leave programs from request through return-to-work.
  • Liaise with third-party vendors for leave services and documentation.
  • Provide guidance and support to employees and management regarding leave policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with Payroll to ensure accurate leave tracking and compensation.
  • Apply FMLA, ADA, and other relevant laws to leaves of absence.
• Billing Reconciliation
  • Review and reconcile benefits billing statements.
  • Resolve discrepancies with vendors.
  • Collaborate with Payroll to reconcile benefits deductions.
• Other Duties
  • Support special projects or tasks as needed.
  • Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Benefits and/or Leave Administration.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with diverse people at various organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF, and pivot tables).
• Working knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors and Benefitfocus is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $64,800 and $113,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.