Benefits Manager
Artivion, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kennesaw • United States
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About the role
- Own day-to-day management of all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits.
- Lead annual open enrollment planning and execution, including vendor coordination, employee communications, and system configuration.
- Oversee daily benefits operations, including enrollments, terminations, COBRA, claims, retiree programs, and leave management such as FMLA, disability, and other statutory leaves.
- Ensure accurate data management, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
- Manage benefits data, audits, reporting, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with Payroll, Finance, and HRIS to ensure smooth benefits administration and employee experience.
- Respond to employee inquiries with a high level of service, clarity, and empathy.
- Develop clear, accessible benefits communications and tools to help employees understand and maximize their benefits.
- Support employees with complex benefits situations and escalations.
- Continuously evaluate benefits offerings to ensure they remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with company values.
- Support total rewards initiatives such as compensation cycles, benchmarking, and market pricing under the guidance of senior HR or Total Rewards leadership.
- Assist with the preparation of compensation and benefits analyses, reports, and presentations for leadership.
- Partner on projects related to job architecture, pay transparency, rewards communications, and program enhancements.
- Contribute to the evolution of the company’s total rewards philosophy and programs as the organization grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration.
- Hands-on experience managing health and welfare benefits and retirement plans.
- Working knowledge of benefits compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Exposure to compensation or total rewards work (e.g., salary surveys, merit cycles, job evaluations) is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
- High level of discretion, organization, and attention to detail.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits administrationdata managementreportingcompliancehealth and welfare benefitsretirement plansbenefits auditscompensation analysisemployee communicationsvendor coordination
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsattention to detailorganizationempathycustomer serviceproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershipdiscretion
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business Administrationrelated field degree