Benefits Manager

Job Description

The Benefits Manager will be responsible for managing employee benefits programs and systems including retiree benefit administration. We are looking for a highly experienced individual to help scale current processes for growth without compromising customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Maintains benefit records by developing recordkeeping systems; initiating new-hire benefits; recording changes.
• Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
• Expedites delivery of benefits by establishing and maintaining working relationships with benefit providers.
• Reconciles benefits accounts by approving billing statements.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.
• Maintains benefits staff of two to three employees by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing the benefits and department operational budgets; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Coordinate with benefit vendors regarding various payroll system integrations (medical, life, 401(k), etc.
• Assist with overall benefits administration

Qualifications & Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in the management of employee benefit programs, preferably in large, complex organizations.
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements affecting benefits administration, including COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, HRA, 401(k) and other tax deferred and tax-exempt benefit options, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, and the Affordable Care Act
• Ability to promote a culture of trust, safety and wellness
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience with Workday benefits module a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects while maintaining accuracy, and timeliness with tasks and assignments
• Advanced skill with Excel and other spreadsheet and word processing programs
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many different departments and corporate and field employees

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r07851-3-139-86-56-42 in your application.