Benefits Manager
athenahealth
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Maine • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $96,000 - $164,000 per year
About the role
- Develop, implement, and administer competitive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision and wellbeing plans.
- Design and deliver clear, concise communications to employees, managers, and HR teams about benefits programs, ensuring high levels of engagement and understanding.
- Analyze benefits data and trends using reporting tools to inform strategy and decision-making.
- Ensure benefits comply with federal, state, and local regulations such as ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA.
- Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to align benefits programs with organizational goals and industry trends.
- Assess, design, and deliver relevant Wellness programs.
- Lead projects related to benefits enhancements, compliance, and communication initiatives.
- Utilize Workday HRIS to maintain accurate benefits data and streamline processes.
- Develop and maintain relationships with benefits vendors, including health insurance carriers, brokers, and administrators.
- Prepare annual benefits budgets, forecast costs, and track actual spending against projections.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience in benefits management.
- 5+ years of experience in benefits management, preferably in a large organization, in technology or healthcare industries.
- 3+ years of experience with Workday HRIS, including implementation, configuration, and management of benefits programs.
- Familiarity with Benefits and Payroll processes is required.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, including Workday, to inform benefits program decisions.
- Ability to organize and lead large scale projects, including but not limited to annual open enrollment.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or similar certifications a plus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits managementdata analysisreporting toolsproject managementbudget preparationcompliancewellness program designcommunicationHRIS managementpayroll processes
Soft Skills
organizational skillsleadershipcommunication skillscollaborationengagement
Certifications
SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPCEBS