Benefit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Coordinates, manages, and implements Company employee benefit plans and programs, such as medical, dental, life, and flexible spending (health and child care). Provides information, assistance, and solutions to employees and supervisors related to benefits in order to promptly resolve problems and / or answer questions. Serves as the primary contact for ensuring employees are correctly onboarded in the company HRIS and payroll system.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Coordinates and implements the company’s benefit programs to ensure accurate and timely enrollment, disenrollment, etc., of all eligible participants using company, provider, and third-party administrator systems.
• Ensures company compliance with Section 125 and FSA plans, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and other applicable state and federal benefit-related laws / requirements.
• Conducts research in order to make specific recommendations for benefit enhancements, additions, and removal. Provides recommendations to human resources leadership (Director of HR) for consideration.
• Assists with the bid / request for proposal process to ensure appropriate vendor products and services are evaluated and considered.
• Ensures appropriate plan documents are drafted, updated, and in compliance with ERISA requirements if applicable.
• Makes cost-containment recommendations in order to provide maximum coverage and / or benefit plan options, balancing cost-effectiveness for the company and employees.
• Provides employees with claims assistance and review to the extent authorized by law and plan document guidelines.
• Interprets plan documents and policies in order to act as a liaison between employees and carriers / providers.
• Maintains positive vendor relationships to effectively upgrade plans, introduce new products, investigate plan / policy discrepancies, and provide two-way communication in non-routine situations.
• Ensures electronic files are maintained according to company standards and statutory requirements.
• Performs and oversees data entry in various computer systems and spreadsheets to ensure accurate databases and records are maintained for reporting and regulatory purposes.
• Reconciles invoices to vendor agreements to ensure company costs are consistent with agreed-upon fees.
• Coordinates annual open enrollment, using resources to assist employees in making informed choices. Ensures open enrollment process is completed timely and accurately.
• Leads carrier connection implementations in HRIS system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Work Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Supervisory Responsibilities

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

As part of a team-based work environment, must be able to demonstrate the following Job Competencies :

Job Competencies

ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and results.