Human Resources Benefits Manager
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 50 - 58
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Benefits & Leave Administration Manager to join a Human Resources team within a professional services organization. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle management of employee benefits and leave programs ensuring compliance operational excellence and a high-quality employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day administration of all employee benefit programs.
- Manage relationships with plan vendors brokers and third-party administrators.
- Ensure accurate enrollment terminations beneficiary updates and employee status changes.
- Administer COBRA disability claims death claims and retirement plan processes including rollovers loans and hardship withdrawals.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA ACA HIPAA and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Prepare and file ACA/PPACA reporting (including 1095-C) at federal and state levels.
- Manage annual retirement plan audits compliance testing QDROs and required government filings.
- Administer all leave of absence programs including FMLA ADA short-term disability and long-term disability.
- Maintain accurate leave documentation and track employee status and benefits premiums during leave periods.
- Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave-related questions and requirements.
- Evaluate existing benefits and leave processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Partner with HR leadership to support employee education and manager training related to benefits and leave policies.
- Develop and analyze reports related to benefits and leave utilization to support decision-making.
- Support wellness and employee engagement initiatives tied to benefits offerings.
- Audit vendor performance and billing accuracy.
- Coordinate benefit invoice reviews and payment processing.
- Support vendor renewals and negotiations in partnership with HR and finance leadership.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for benefits and leave administration within the HRIS.
- Ensure data integrity troubleshoot issues and support system enhancements.
- Experience with UKG is a strong plus though not required.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- 710 years of progressive experience in benefits and leave administration.
- Prior experience in a professional services environment (e.g. legal accounting finance engineering consulting or similar) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in benefits compliance and multi-state leave laws.
- Hands-on experience managing vendors audits and benefit program operations.
- Strong HRIS proficiency and advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefits concepts clearly.
- Proven ability to work independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
$50 - $58 an hour
After six months conversion to a salaried position between $120-130K.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Lean
- Lean Management
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing
About Company
Latitude Inc is an organization providing staffing solutions and government services for companies and public sector.
