Benefits Manager
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are
Mobile Communications America Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication data and security solutions that enhance workplace safety security and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems products and services including two-way radio communications vehicle uplift security video and access control systems BDA/DAS remote monitoring GPS tracking SCADA dispatch mass notification and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60000 customers span industries such as public safety commercial manufacturing education healthcare utilities and addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S. MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.
The Benefits Manager is responsible for leading MCAs benefits programs benefits operations broker and vendor partnerships annual renewals and cost-management initiatives. This role partners closely with HR Finance Payroll brokers and benefit providers to ensure MCAs programs remain competitive cost-effective and aligned with employee and business needs.
The Benefits Manager will oversee a Benefits Specialist and provide leadership guidance and development to support the successful administration of MCAs benefit programs. The ideal candidate brings experience in benefits renewals vendor management claims and utilization analysis employee communications and benefits strategy. This individual will serve as a key advisor within the Total Rewards team helping drive improvements in employee experience healthcare navigation wellness programs and long-term benefits planning while leveraging data and market trends to make informed recommendations.
- Lead annual benefits renewal planning strategy development and implementation.
- Partner with brokers carriers consultants and benefit vendors to develop and execute benefits strategies leveraging claims utilization and cost analytics to identify trends manage risk and drive program effectiveness.
- Develop recommendations related to plan design employee contributions and cost-containment initiatives.
- Support benefits reporting budgeting and strategic planning.
- Partner with retirement plan advisors recordkeepers and vendors to support MCAs 401(k) strategy governance and employee education initiatives.
- Oversee wellness advocacy healthcare navigation and employee well-being programs.
- Lead Open Enrollment strategy employee communications and benefits education initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA ACA HIPAA COBRA and other applicable regulations.
- Supervise coach and develop the Benefits Specialist while ensuring the effective administration of day-to-day benefits operations.
- Support benefits-related projects system enhancements and acquisition integration activities as needed.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4 years of progressive benefits experience.
- Experience leading or supporting annual benefits renewals.
- Experience managing broker and vendor relationships.
- Experience with self-funded health plans.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects influence decision-making and develop recommendations using data and analytics.
- Strong analytical project management communication and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of health and welfare benefits and applicable regulations.
- Experience leading mentoring or developing team members preferred.
- Exposure to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) including benefits due diligence and employee integration activities is a plus but not required.
No sponsorship is available for this position.
NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
What We Believe
We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First Growth Teamwork and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our Service First DNA culture. Service isnt just a motto for MCA its an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees partners shareholders and communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Mobile Communications America Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA we are better together.
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Required Experience:
Manager