Benefits Manager

Overview

Our Human Resources department has an excellent opportunity for a Benefits Manager in the Firmwide (One Cleveland Center) office. This is an exempt position that reports to the Director of Human Resources. The Benefits Manager manages the planning, development, implementation, communication and administration of benefit and retirement programs that support the achievement of the Firm's objectives on both a short- and long-term basis of providing benefits that are competitive, cost-effective and responsive to the needs of our people.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and presents communications of the Firm's health, welfare and retirement plans.
• Plans, implements and administers benefits programs designed to insure our people against loss of income due to illness, injury, separation from the Firm or retirement.
• Administers the Firm's retirement plans. Prepares and communicates notices of retirement plan eligibility on a semi-annual basis.
• Monitors the effectiveness of these benefits programs, advising Firm management of needed revisions to current programs and for developing such appropriate new programs as may be required periodically.
• Provides prompt and accurate administrative services to our people regarding our benefits programs.
• Provides consultative services to office management regarding individual problem solving and design of unique market driven benefits programs.
• Develops and maintains statistical data about current benefit programs and proposed benefits changes to provide Firm management controls and to protect future benefit costs and assist management in decision-making on possible benefit improvements.
• Keeps up-to-date regarding local, state and Federal laws to ensure that all benefit plans comply with such laws and regulations. Ensures reporting requirements under ACA are completed timely and correctly.
• Develops and implements techniques for compiling, preparing and presenting data for analyzing Firm and unique office practices so that meaningful comparisons can be made with other Firm practices to ensure that we remain competitive.
• Develops, proofs and transmits files for non-discrimination testing to actuaries annually.
• Works with Finance and Fidelity to distribute allowable distributions from Partner Cash Balance Plan and annual statements and publication / mailing of required annual funding notice.
• Produces updated schedules of Addendum Retirement benefits annually to actuaries and publishes reports to certain partners.
• Maintains records and files, including plan documents, summary plan descriptions and contracts relating to the various benefits programs of the Firm.
• Assures proper enrollment, termination, accuracy of deductions, vendor invoice processing, auditing, record-keeping and reporting of the Firm's benefits programs. Provides statutory information for W-2's to payroll.
• Develops estimated and actual costs of benefits plans for budget purposes with assistance from the Firmwide Finance Department.
• Acts as liaison between Firm and outside consultants, actuaries and carriers with respect to problem solving and renewal and negotiations of contracts.
• Develops and publishes open enrollment materials annually. Responsible for beneficiary mailings for attorneys and compensation and benefits statements to staff.
• Performs clerical functions such as updating records; approves loans and withdrawals from the Retirement plan(s) according to rules and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit their resume using the posting on the BakerHostetler careers page.

About Us

BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With nearly 1,000 attorneys across 18 offices coast to coast, BakerHostetler is a great place to work for those who seek professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients, who include many of the nation's largest and most well-known companies. BakerHostetler's values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago : dedication to the law, commitment to the highest standard of client service, continuous development of our people and active participation in the communities in which we work and live.

BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit program. Specific information is provided during the interview process.

Benefits

Please visit www.bakerlaw.com for more information about our Firm.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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