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Benefits Manager
Remote – Any State
Full time
R0009667
Job Description:
Benefits Manager (Temporary Position)
Duration: 6 Months (Opportunity for permanent placement)
Position Overview:
The Community Solution Education System seeks an experienced Benefits Manager to oversee and enhance our employee benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement, and leaves (FMLA, ADA, WorkComp). This position plays a vital role in ensuring the welfare of our employees and the operational efficiency of our benefits systems.
The ideal candidate will possess significant expertise in benefits management and have a keen understanding of the intricacies associated with system integration, automation, and outsourcing. This is considered a temporary, exempt, fulltime opportunity reporting directly to the CHRO.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Benefits Administration & Compliance:
- Oversee and manage daily affairs related to healthcare, retirement, and leave benefits.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, particularly FMLA, ADA, and WorkComp.
- Coordinate and oversee annual benefits renewals and open enrollment processes.
- Address and resolve employee queries concerning benefits programs.
Operational Assessment:
- Evaluate the current benefits administration processes and identify areas of improvement.
- Work in tandem with the HRIS team to maximize the utility of WorkDay for benefits administration.
- Collaborate with IT and relevant departments to improve systems integration and ensure data accuracy.
Process Enhancement & Automation:
- Identify, recommend, and implement automation opportunities to streamline benefits administration.
- Collaborate with vendors and IT to integrate third-party tools and platforms where necessary.
Outsourcing Opportunities:
- Assess current tasks and responsibilities to identify potential outsourcing opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external service providers.
- Oversee the transition and implementation process for any outsourced functions.
Reporting & Analytics:
- Generate regular reports for senior management detailing benefits utilization, costs, and trends.
- Analyze benefits-related data to identify patterns and provide actionable insights.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of benefits-related tasks.
- Conduct employee training sessions and workshops on benefits topics.
Continuous Learning:
- Stay updated with the latest in benefits trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Attend relevant workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration, with a proven track record of handling complex benefits portfolios.
- Proficiency in the WorkDay benefits module
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $100,000 – 115,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation.