Benefit Manager
Foundation Source
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Handle direct communications with employees, addressing their concerns promptly
- Maintain digital records of staff and vendor interactions, including inquiries, comments, and complaints
- Process employee enrollments and maintain accurate and complete records; coordinate and manage open enrollment periods
- Manage annual renewals with vendors, including competitive bidding and negotiation; plan evaluation and open enrollment participation
- Respond to staff regarding leave eligibility, usage and availability and manage leave record-keeping
- Review and approve monthly billing reports and verify vendor bills for accuracy and payment; coordinate with Fiscal on payroll deductions
- Coordinate annual 403(b) audit; complete the 5500 filing; Workers Compensation reporting and ensure compliance with other requirements
- Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders and outside vendors to achieve best outcomes
- Perform various other duties related to benefits administration; develop new offerings and ways to engage staff
Requirements
- 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
- In some cases, relevant experience will be considered
- A minimum of 3-5 years related experience
- Professional designations preferred: SHRM-SCP, SPHR or CEBS
- Deep understanding of federal and state regulations affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, 401k retirement plans
- Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data
- Proven experience accessing various databases as needed
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills; strong attention to detail; ability to independently plan and set priorities
- Enjoys collaborating in a team environment
