Benefits & Leave Manager

Overview

Manage employee benefits and leave programs, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• hris management
• open enrollment
• vendor management
• cost analysis
• aca compliance
• benefits analytics

Tasks

-Monitor legislative updates related to ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other benefits regulations; recommend and implement necessary plan or policy changes. -Administer company leave programs (FMLA, ADA, parental, and state-specific), ensuring compliance, consistent policy application, and empathetic case management. -Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and renewals; ensure adherence to regulatory and service-level expectations through regular audits. -Partner with brokers, carriers, and vendors to evaluate plan options, negotiate renewals, and identify opportunities for cost containment and value enhancement. -Partner with Finance and Payroll to reconcile benefits invoices, validate deductions, and ensure accurate financial reporting. -Conduct annual benchmarking and cost analysis to ensure benefits remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with company strategy. -Oversee the annual open enrollment process—including planning, system configuration, communications, training, and post-enrollment audits. -Serve as the primary escalation point for complex benefits and leave questions, providing clear and compliant guidance. -Maintain all benefit-related data, workflows, and integrations in the HRIS, driving automation and data accuracy for eligibility, enrollment, and reporting. -Develop and deliver employee-facing benefits communications, onboarding materials, and education sessions to enhance understanding and engagement. -Produce regular analytics on benefits utilization, enrollment trends, and cost impact. -Build and manage a comprehensive ACA compliance framework, including eligibility tracking, offer management, reporting, and ongoing audits to ensure adherence to federal and state requirements. -Manage all Qualifying Life Events (QLEs) and ensure accurate, timely processing within HRIS and with benefit vendors. -Lead the selection, implementation, and daily management of the company’s benefits portfolio, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary programs.

Requirements

• benefits admin
• aca compliance
• 8+ years
• hr systems
• advanced excel
• vendor management

What You Bring

-Experience developing and implementing scalable benefits and leave administration processes. -Demonstrated experience establishing or enhancing ACA compliance processes, including 1094/1095 reporting and eligibility tracking. -Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. -Proficiency with HR systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, Rippling, or similar) and advanced Excel/reporting capabilities Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to interpret data and present recommendations. -Proven expertise in benefits design, selection, and administration, including vendor management and cost analysis. -Strong knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and state/federal leave laws.

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About Evgo

-Operates fast-charging hubs at retail, convenience, and travel-stop locations under their Owner-Operator and white-label eXtend models. -Formed standout partnerships with GM, Toyota, Amazon (Alexa integration), Chevron, Lyft, Hertz, and fleet operators. -Acquired Recargo/PlugShare in 2021, integrating mapping technology to enhance user navigation and station accessibility.

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