Transcarent

Benefits Manager

Transcarent

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Lead day-to-day administration of all leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state‑mandated leaves, parental leave, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
  • Serve as subject-matter expert and escalation point for complex leave cases; advise HR partners, managers, and employees.
  • Manage relationships with third‑party administrators (TPAs), ensuring accurate case handling, compliance, and strong service levels.
  • Maintain up-to-date leave policies; recommend updates based on legislation, workforce needs, and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance across federal, state, and local leave regulations; maintain documentation standards and reporting.
  • Support the administration of all health and welfare programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, COBRA).
  • Manage or support 401(k) and retirement plan administration, including vendor coordination, employee education, plan operations, and compliance activities.
  • Support annual open enrollment, including planning, communication development, HRIS configuration, testing, and issue resolution.
  • Partner with HRIS and Payroll to ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and effective process integrations.
  • Oversee vendor relationships; monitor service delivery, resolve escalations, and support RFPs as needed.
  • Create and deliver benefits communications that enhance employee understanding and engagement.
  • Assist with benefits budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis to support strategic planning.
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, IRS, DOL, FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws.
  • Maintain all required plan documents, SPDs, notices, and filings.
  • Partner with Legal, vendors and external consultants on regulatory changes and compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of progressive benefits experience, including strong expertise in leave management.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state leave laws and core benefits programs, including retirement plans such as 401(k).
  • Experience with HRIS benefits modules, leave administration systems, and vendor management.
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsprofessionalismdiscretion