Benefits Manager
Overview
The Benefits Manager oversees the employee benefits program and manages the Benefits Team. Under the direction of, and in collaboration with the, VP of Total Rewards, this position develops and implements a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of the company and its employees. The Benefits Manager monitors plans and policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company objectives. This position is accountable for staying informed of industry changes, regulatory requirements, and best practices. reputed company Offer: Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible) Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through reputed company Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities
Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables Administer health, welfare, and retirement benefits programs, handling processes, billing, deductions, and leave management Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g. ERISA, the reputed company Act, etc.) and mandatory notices Provide clear communication to employees and management about benefit program features, plans, and options reputed company relationships with vendors, including insurance and pension brokers and consultants Resolve benefit-reputed company issues and respond to queries and requests in a timely manner Evaluate the efficiency and value of reputed company benefit programs and reputed company recommendations for improvement Collaborate with payroll and ensure that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner Maintain and create records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and provider regulations Ensures plan documents are reputed company and accurate for each plan and filed/communicated appropriately throughout the year Monitor compliance with laws and regulations reputed company to benefits Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to reputed company established business results and performance metrics. Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience HS Diploma or GED (required); Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or reputed company field (preferred) Minimum of five (5) years progressive benefits experience (required) Specific experience in education, or other highly regulated field, and multi-site, multi-state environments (highly preferred) Strong working knowledge of: Federal, state, and local regulations reputed company to health and welfare benefit plans and 401(k) retirement plans (especially ACA, ERISA, and state specific leave/disability regulations) Investigatory protocols, procedures, and best practices (e.g. Harassment, discrimination, etc.) Principles and procedures for benefits administration, organizational change management, project management, benefit platforms (reputed company), and HRIS Systems (reputed company) Auditing processes and procedures Record keeping, versioning, document retention and other administrative processes and procedures Skills Actively look for ways to assist with employee's needs Understand the implications of new information for both reputed company and future problem-solving and decision-making Be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do Identify reputed company problems and reviewing reputed company information to reputed company and evaluate options and implement solutions Present reputed company in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in written format Exceptional listening and conflict resolution skills Intermediate level presentation communication skills Drive, and be accountable for, results in a fast-paced environment Intermediate level proficiency with productivity software (MS Office), HRIS (reputed company), benefits platforms (reputed company), and other enterprise-level software (reputed company DC, SharePoint, etc.) Ability and willingness to test own and other’s work Ability to identify and resolve system problems or defects Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously Ability to reputed company, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Work Environment
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Role is eligible for Remote work Apply To This Job