ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Benefits Management
- Oversee the administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and wellness plans.
- Manage benefit eligibility, enrollment, qualifying life events, and terminations to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Lead annual Open Enrollment, including plan coordination, employee communications, and implementation of benefit changes.
- Serve as the primary resource for questions regarding employee benefits, coverage concerns, and claims-related issues.
- Review and improve benefits administration processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a positive employee experience.
- Engage in employee communication and outreach to ensure efficient utilization of benefits.
Self-Insured Medical Plan Management
- Oversee the administration and ongoing management of the company's self-insured medical plan.
- Manage relationships with third-party administrators (TPAs), benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and other benefit vendors.
- Review medical claims reports, plan utilization, and costs to monitor plan performance and identify opportunities for cost control.
- Coordinate claims escalations and work with vendors to resolve complex benefits issues.
Insurance & Compliance
- Oversee premium payments, reconciliations, reporting, and audits.
- Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including COBRA, ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA.
- Maintain accurate benefit plan documents, policies, procedures, and employee communications.
- Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate implementation of required updates.
- Provide management with benefits reporting, plan cost analysis, and recommendations as needed.
RequirementsQualifications- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in employee benefits administration, with prior responsibility for managing benefit programs.
- Experience managing self-insured medical plans, including TPA and broker relationships, claims reporting, and stop-loss coverage is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of COBRA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other applicable federal and state benefits regulations.
- Experience with benefits renewals, vendor negotiations, plan cost analysis, and compliance oversight.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and benefits administration systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with employees, senior management, brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
Who Are We Looking For?- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines.
- A trusted professional who handles confidential information with discretion.
- A self-motivated team leader who takes ownership and collaborates effectively across the organization.
Additional Requirements- Required to pass pre-employment drug, alcohol and background screening.
BenefitsTotal compensation package includes the following:
- Pay (base salary) from $140,000/year (depending on qualifications)
- Profit sharing- cash and deferred
- Comprehensive coverage- health, dental, vision (Competitive premiums with participation in yearly wellness program)
- Insurance- life and disability
- Paid time off and Paid holidays
- 401k plan
- Financial planning assistance
- Career growth and development
