HR Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager - Human Resources

SUMMARY:

The Benefits Manager will be supporting our Human Resources team and will be responsible for providing professional administration of all benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.

Pay range: 85,000-100,000 annually

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, carrier enrollment, qualifying events, reviewing reports from plan providers to verify accuracy; resolves issues/discrepancies; communicates benefit information to HR staff and employees.
• Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of Human Resource Information System records, including set up of open enrollment and qualifying events and compiles reports from database as required; provides vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Works with broker and vendors to address issues and brings them to a resolution.
• Manages Company wellness program including scheduling of events, coordinating with vendors, and internal communications.
• Responsible for company benefit communication strategy.
• Maintains a standard new-hire orientation benefit process for all corporate entities.
• Manages quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Manages leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork with the vendor. Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Manages worker's compensation administration by ensuring proper submittal of worker's compensation claims for organization; works with HR staff, safety officers, worker's compensation carrier and employee to bring claims to resolution. Assists with the return to work process.
• Manages the open enrollment process.
• Assists with compensation management and administration.
• Maintains currency of employment regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, applicable laws, and employment legislation.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources administration, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of professional benefits administration experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of human resources and employee benefits administration.
• Comprehensive principles, practices, and techniques of benefits administration and customer service.
• Understanding of the development and implementation of benefit programs, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations governing payroll and benefits.
• Principles and practices of auditing and testing data and processes for accuracy.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Techniques for working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations.
• Principles and practices of program planning, development, and evaluation.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Performing professional-level human resources duties in a variety of assigned areas.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Applying more standard business and project management methodologies with a focus on implementing plans to achieve goals.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Overseeing and administering benefit functions.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Performing plan audits and reviews.
• Carrying assigned analytical projects through, from data collection to report generation.
• Providing consulting services to supervisors and managers.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.