Benefits Manager

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.