Benefits Manager, Human Resources

This position is responsible for managing and maintaining the University's benefit programs, providing benefit plan/program changes to the Director, and collaborating with HR, Information Systems, Finance, Budget, Payroll, third-party administrators, consultants, campus partners, and faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Manage the daily benefits administration including medical, pharmacy, behavioral health, dental, vision, supplemental, and life insurance plans.
• Manage the overall retirement process for faculty and staff including retiree benefits, administration, communication, events, and open enrollment.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices, evaluate peer benchmark data, and recommend new or enhancement/changes to existing benefit programs.
• Manage compliance with the Affordable Care Act process and compliance efforts.
• Manage the fringe benefits budget and prepare updates to support data-driven decisions.
• Manage data integration files between the University and third-party administrators and lead benefits-related enhancements and updates in Workday.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements (i.e. ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA).
• Build and maintain relationships with third-party administrators and consultants to monitor plan performance and address any service or claims issues.
• Manage the open enrollment process including planning, communication, and administration.
• Lead the development of benefits-related communication including benefits guidebook, flyers, newsletters, online resources, and presents new employee benefits orientation.
• Manage non-exempt staff through coaching, counseling, and mentoring.
• Provide comprehensive support and assistance to employees regarding benefit plans, policies, claims, and eligibility inquiries.
• Evaluate and seek to improve benefits operating systems, processes, and efficiencies.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off