Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

Job Summary:

As the Benefits Manager, you are the go-to person for all things benefits related. Your primary focus will be on the daily administration of all Health & Welfare plans and 401(k) plan. You will interact with employees, vendors and other internal clients (Accounting, Payroll, HR).

What you will do:

• Own the administration of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability programs, health and flexible savings accounts, 401(k) and any other benefits offerings.
• Respond to employee HR benefits inquiries in a professional and timely manner, providing information and assistance
• Verify insurance billing and audit reconciliation of carrier reports, benefit accounts and disbursements.
• Maintain, manage, and produce records, reporting, compliance, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
• Fully manage the annual open enrollment process, including plan implementation/changes and the development/distribution of communication materials
• Act as a liaison with benefits brokers, vendors, insurance carriers, to ensure proper administration of the plan.
• Assist with communicating benefit plans and programs, policy features, enrollment and other requirements to employees to ensure understanding
• Tracking and coordination of all Leaves of Absences (FMLA, ADA, Parental etc)
• Manage the 401k annual audit, non-discrimination testing, and 5500 process
• Assess programs for opportunities on enhancement and efficiencies.

What we want you to have:

• Hands on experience in US benefits administration in a complex, multi-state organization
• Ability to listen well, comprehend and analyze situations
• Resourcefulness, in research and problem solving.
• Success Developing effective relationships across the company
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA , ADA and state leave requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with HRIS benefits modules; experience with UKG a plus
• Self is a fully hybrid work culture. Our HR team works together in the office at least one day a week, so we're looking for someone based in the Austin, TX area to join us.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Eight+ years of experience administering benefits programs in growing, complex businesses required.
• CEBS, CBP, PHR certification helpful
• Experience with UKG Ready preferred