Benefits Manager

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor visas.

The Scion Group is the leader in student living and were seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to join our People team in delivering exceptional benefits and leave programs for our team members. The ideal candidate is a proactive strategic hands-on professional who can partner effectively with stakeholders and provide expert guidance on all aspects of benefits and leaves. The Benefits Administrator reports to the Director Total Rewards. This is a five-day-per-week in-office opportunity.

Your Responsibilities

Employee Benefits & Retirement Plans

• Oversee the design administration and evaluation of Scions employee benefits programs (medical dental vision life insurance disability HSA/FSA etc.) to ensure they align with company objectives and meet employee needs.
• Serve as technical lead for UKG Benefits Admin/PlanSource carrier feeds and vendor systemstroubleshooting issues and driving resolution.
• Partner cross-functionally and with Scions benefits broker and plan providers to ensure smooth compliant and efficient program delivery.
• Lead the annual benefits processes including open enrollment plan renewals employee communications wellness initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day benefits operations with precision and urgency.
• Analyze program utilization and costs to support forecasting budgeting and strategic planning.
• Serve as Plan Administrator for Scions 401(k) retirement plan ensuring compliance oversight of operations and participant education.

Leave of Absence Programs

• Administer all leave programs including FMLA ADA parental leave short- and long-term disability and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves.
• Partner with the business to ensure consistent and compliant leave practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal state and local leave laws updating policies and processes as needed.
• Support employees and managers throughout the leave process including benefit coordination and return-to-work planning.

Compliance & Policy Development

• Ensure benefits and leave programs comply with applicable laws regulations and internal policies.
• Create and maintain clear policies procedures and communications that support benefits and leave administration.
• Provide training and guidance to HR team members and leaders on benefits and leave topics.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and practices accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to COBRA HIPAA ERISA FMLA ADA and ACA requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with HRIS to ensure system accuracy and eligibility logic.
• Partners with vendors to resolve issues and maintain plan integrity.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferably in Human Resource Management Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing benefits design administration and compliance at a national scale including retirement plan management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience overseeing leave of absence programs.
• Prior experience with UKG Pro Benefits Administration/PlanSource preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience pulling analyzing and visualizing data from UKG BI or similar platforms.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA HIPAA ERISA FMLA ADA and ACA requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• High integrity professionalism and confidentiality.

Your Benefits

• FLSA Status Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

The base salaryrange for this full-time position is $100000-$120000 bonus benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion creed national origin color gender sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) genetic information HIV/AIDS status marital status uniformed service veteran status pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfers leaves of absence compensation training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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