Benefits Manager

Job Summary

The Benefits Manager at Specialists Staffing Group is responsible for analysis, design, and administration of the company’s employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, life and disability insurance plans and 401(k). Additionally, they are responsible for management of the US Benefits Department for both internal staff and W2 contractors. The benefits manager will be responsible for maintaining vendor relationships for all benefits offered as well as building internal relationships and serving as a member of the Senior HR Team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee health insurance, retirement, and disability plans for nationwide company.
• Ensure company-wide plan compliance.
• Research and evaluate market trends to ensure competitiveness of benefits package.
• Conduct cost analyses before selecting benefits for employees.
• Responsible for company-wide Open Enrollment process and communications.
• Responsible for the creation of all employee-related benefits, leave & retirement plan communications, and presentations.
• Communicates the details of the benefits, leave and retirement programs to employees.
• Communicate with benefit providers to ensure services are supplied according to service

agreement.

• Serve as liaison between outside vendors and company employees as necessary.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from team members, partners with TPA where necessary.
• Responsible for all annual reporting and audits.
• Ensures compliance with all ERISA, ACA, Federal, State and Local laws relating to Benefits and Leave of Absence administration.
• Monitors COBRA activities and processes with TPA. Provides reporting, where required.
• Responsible for administering FMLA and Leave of Absence process and policy.
• Processes and administers Paid Family Leave reporting.
• Processes and administers ADA Policy.
• Responsible for administering overall Wellbeing Program.
• Partners with Payroll regarding paid & unpaid leave requirements & benefits deductions.
• Performs quality and data checks on benefits enrollment data, audits weekly carrier integrations.
• Works on other projects and assignments, as required for business requirements and team support.
• Independently manages the US Benefits Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or other related field of study required, equivalent years of experience may be substituted for education.
• Deep understanding of a variety of employee health, life & disability plan options, minimum of 7 years of benefits experience required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and legislation is required.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills to draft recommendations for senior management and explain benefits packages to employees.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to consistently provide accurate information and data.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills needed.
• Ability to collaborate with various team members, internal and external to the HR department.
• Solid organization and time management skills.
• Independent worker, ability to take initiative and prioritize.
• Minimum of 5 years benefits software administration experience required.
• Microsoft Excel expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Outlook.
• Possesses a strong work ethic for working with and maintaining confidential information, with a full understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Acts in a professional and customer-friendly manner for all levels of team members and external partners.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the working day
• Required to occasionally move inside the office to access files, attend meetings, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.
• Frequently communicates with team members and external partners on various subjects relevant to job function. Must be able to exchange information accurately and effectively in all situations.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, extensive reading.
• Repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers required for typing.

Work Environment

• The work environment is performed primarily in an indoor office environment and is not generally subject to extreme temperatures. The noise level is moderate in most situations.
• Travel Requirement: 10%
• This job description reflects current management assignment of essential functions. It does not prohibit or restrict the tasks and may be subject to change at any time.

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer.