Manager of Benefits
Job Summary: Plans, develops, educates, and manages the administration of employee health, welfare and retirement programs, including but not limited to, life and health
Category
Human Resources
Location
Irving, TX
Compensation
Compensation available on request
Status
Open
Position Overview
Job Summary:
Plans, develops, educates, and manages the administration of employee health, welfare and retirement programs, including but not limited to, life and health insurance, disability, wellness, retirement and related programs. Manages vendor relationships and performance. Recommends new and/or improved employee benefit plans and cost-saving measures. Advises on the strategic direction of benefit and retirement programs. Ensures compliance with all legal requirements of various employee benefit and retirement programs.
Essential Functions:
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge of: Health insurance plans, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans (401(k), 403(b)), and wellness programs; enrollment processes, claims processing, COBRA administration, and benefit communication strategies; federal and state laws related to employee benefits (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.); vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management; benefits administration software and HR information systems; benefits administration software and HR information systems.
Skill in: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex benefit plans to employees and manage communication with vendors; analyzing benefit data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities; cost analysis and budgeting; building relationships with employees, managers, and vendors.
Ability to: Identify and resolve issues with benefits administration, enrollment, and claims; manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines; interpret legal plan documents and apply provisions; negotiate contracts with benefit vendors to secure favorable terms; stay current with changes in benefits laws and regulations; analyze data and utilize Excel to evaluate benefit plan performance data from multiple sources, create clear reports, and communicate performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in employee benefits administration.
Certification/License: None.
Preferences: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.
Plans, develops, educates, and manages the administration of employee health, welfare and retirement programs, including but not limited to, life and health insurance, disability, wellness, retirement and related programs. Manages vendor relationships and performance. Recommends new and/or improved employee benefit plans and cost-saving measures. Advises on the strategic direction of benefit and retirement programs. Ensures compliance with all legal requirements of various employee benefit and retirement programs.
Essential Functions:
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Manages, coaches, and develops benefits employees and retirement specialist to achieve company and department objectives.
- Gives leadership to the development, implementation, and administration of health and welfare benefit and retirement plans.
- Develops, recommends, and advises on strategies for new plans, annual budget, and cost management measures of benefit and retirement programs and plans.
- Ensures that benefit and retirement plans meet legal requirements.
- Manages vendor selection, relationships, contracts, and policies.
- Maintains technical, legal, and market-related knowledge of health and welfare benefits.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of: Health insurance plans, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans (401(k), 403(b)), and wellness programs; enrollment processes, claims processing, COBRA administration, and benefit communication strategies; federal and state laws related to employee benefits (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.); vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management; benefits administration software and HR information systems; benefits administration software and HR information systems.
Skill in: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex benefit plans to employees and manage communication with vendors; analyzing benefit data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities; cost analysis and budgeting; building relationships with employees, managers, and vendors.
Ability to: Identify and resolve issues with benefits administration, enrollment, and claims; manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines; interpret legal plan documents and apply provisions; negotiate contracts with benefit vendors to secure favorable terms; stay current with changes in benefits laws and regulations; analyze data and utilize Excel to evaluate benefit plan performance data from multiple sources, create clear reports, and communicate performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in employee benefits administration.
Certification/License: None.
Preferences: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.
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