Benefits Manager

The Benefits Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration compliance and operational delivery of U.S. health welfare and retirement benefit programs. This role ensures that all benefit programs are administered efficiently accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations while delivering high-quality employee experience.

This position is a subject matter expert on US benefits and partners closely with the VP of HR Global Reward Director Finance Payroll Legal and external vendors to execute benefit programs aligned with the organizations overall Total Rewards strategy.

Responsibilities 

• Oversee the administration of all U.S. health and welfare programs including medical dental vision life/AD&D disability EAP and voluntary benefits
• Manage relationships and act as primary liaison with benefit carriers brokers and third part administrators including data collection reporting & operational execution.  Conduct regular service reviews track SLAs and escalate issues as needed
• Lead annual Open Enrollment (OE) planning & execution including system configuration testing communications and post-OE reconciliation. Monitor benefits utilization trends and employee feedback to recommend enhancements or changes.
• Perform monthly premium reconciliation invoice validation and coordination with Finance on accruals and forecasting.  Ensure accurate payroll integration including deductions retro adjustments and taxable benefits
• Maintain and oversee the benefits administration system (HRIS/BenAdmin) including configurations testing and integrations.
• Ensure data integrity through routine audits across HRIS payroll and carrier systems.  Oversee eligibility file feeds (EDI/834) including error resolution and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Federal State & local benefits regulations including ACA COBRA HIPAA ERISA and Section 125.  Manage employer benefit reporting & compliance requirements including ACA reporting (1095-C / 1094-C) non-discrimination testing up to date plan documentation (e.g. SPDs) and annual plan notices.  Support audits and internal compliance reviews
• Oversee COBRA administration including qualifying events notices and reinstatements
• Deliver employee benefits communications including guides FAQs and educational materials. Ensure a seamless employee experience including enrolments life events & terminations as well as timely resolution of employee issues including claims and appeals coordination  
• Partner with HR and Legal on leave programs including FMLA ADA and state leave requirements
• Support coordination of STD/LTD and workers compensation interactions
• Oversee the companys 401(k) plan including plan governance and administration
• Partner with recordkeeper and TPA on plan operations testing (ADP/ACP) and compliance requirements
• Support with fiduciary processes including plan documentation committee materials and assists with Form 5500 preparation and audit coordination
• Support employee education on retirement planning and participation

Qualifications :

Education Level

• Bachelors Degree HR business or other related fields

Additional Qualifications

• 7 years of related work experience 
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits & retirement laws and regulations (ACA ERISA COBRA HIPAA)
• Experience managing HRIS/benefits systems and vendor relationships
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have knowledge of Internet software and MS Office software to include Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with strong operational discipline
• Proactive in identifying issues and driving resolution
• Strong collaborator across HR Finance Payroll and vendors
• Focused on delivering a high-quality employee experience

Additional Information :

We offer

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $120293 - $180439/yr (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email .

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time