Benefits Manager
Benefits Manager
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$ 75000 - 85000
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Job Description
The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for an experienced Benefits Managerto join our team at our corporate office in Oakbrook IL. The Benefits Manager position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health dental vision short-term and long-term disability workers compensation life insurance retirement plans etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. The manager continually investigates new benefits programs improves existing programs and supervises and monitors benefits administration.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join one of the countrys largest and most successful automotive dealership groups and Apply Today!
The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50 dealerships throughout seven states. Our strength comes from the more than 3500 employees nationwide. We are currently the tenth largest automotive group in the country providing incredible growth opportunity.
What We Offer:
- Pay range of $75000-$85000
- Medical Dental Vision and 401K
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- Paid Vacation and Sick time.
- Paid Training.
- Discounts on products services and vehicles.
- Fantastic Growth Opportunities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
- Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services premiums and plan administration.
- Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
- Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments COBRA terminations changes beneficiaries disability accident and death claims rollovers QDROs QMCSOs distributions loans hardships and compliance testing.
- Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
- Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
- Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly.
- Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits staff.
- Analyze current benefits evaluating the use services coverage effectiveness cost plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs and identify the companys stance.
- Perform plan audits. Prepare collect and organize data for actuarial assessments.
- Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Develop specific recommendations for review by management.
- Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
- Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the companys benefits package.
- Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to group benefits associates and the field staff.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
- Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
- Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
- Knowledge of benefits contract language.
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefits programs including the ACA ERISA COBRA FMLA ADA Section 125 workers compensation Medicare OBRA and Social Security and DOL requirements.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in human resource management or related field and three to five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
