Benefits Manager & HRSP

Description

• Performs daily and monthly tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Assists managers on active performance coaching of all staff.
• Partners with managers to assess any critical skill deficiency of staff.
• Review/prepare all monthly health insurance carrier bills for CHRO approval.
• Complete annual 401k audit working with outside audit firm up to including 5500 filing.
• Prepare, complete and file annual ACA process.
• Manage benefit open enrollment & educational meetings, assist in developing presentation materials, and ensure that all employee health and welfare enrollment elections are processed accurately.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from employees, supervisors, and applicants referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, when necessary.
• Partner with relevant vendors and internal Finance partners to help manage and administer benefit programs/open enrollment, including but not limited to the maintenance of medical, dental, Rx, vision, long-term & short-term disability, life insurance, FMLA, FSA, HAS, Legal, Pet insurance, COBRA and 401k.
• Oversee administration of leaves of absences, provide guidance and support for leave of absence and ADA accommodation requests in compliance with FMLA and other Federal, State, and Local leave requirements.
• Manages the regional new hire orientation and employee recognition programs developed at the corporate level.
• Manage all aspects of our current electronic benefits platform/software Paycor Benefits Advisor including all electronic feeds, etc.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Perform the day-to-day activities related to benefits and be accountable for ensuring compliance with government regulations
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Evaluate, recommend, and assist in management of the operations and administration of employee benefit plans, as well as manage third party vendor partners, brokers, and administrative solutions. Act as liaison between employees and insurance companies to help resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements.

Requirements

• Hands on experience with FMLA, Worker’s Comp, multi-state leave laws including New Jersey and California, health benefits – all, 401k, FSA, HSA.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least 2-3 years of human resource & benefit administration experience required.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• PHR or SHRM-CP and/or CEBS a plus
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS Paycor and vendor portals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance