Job SummaryThe primary responsibility of the Benefits Manager is to oversee the implementation and administration of the entire suite of company benefits including, but not limited, to Health & Welfare, Insurances, Retirement and other ancillary benefits. The Benefits Manager will report to the Sr. Director of Benefits & Mobility and work closely with another Benefits Manager to manage and develop the employee benefits enrollment process, including employee communications, in compliance with the various legislative and regulatory provisions.
Responsibilities - Cultivate and successfully manage the partner relationship with the Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Group Legal, Retirement and COBRA vendors.
- Serve as the subject matter expert leading the administration of retirement programs, both qualified and non-qualified plans, including process governance, annual audits and required reporting.
- Manage the administration of benefits programs including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Group Legal and COBRA programs.
- Monitor and/or coordinate the transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors and consultants.
- Play an integral role in benefits strategy by monitoring benefits trends and benchmarking and making recommendations for enhancement and/or change.
- Participates in the evaluation and selection of new vendors, including assisting with RFP process.
- Manage implementation of retirement and/or health plan changes, including contract review.
- Provide counsel and subject matter expertise to employees and HR colleagues with regards to question and complex issues related to plan design, eligibility and Benefits Administration.
- Interpret plan rules and monitor to ensure compliance of benefits program with various federal and governmental regulations.
- Update and maintain benefits information on the Company intranet as well as the online Benefits Guide and vendor sites.
- Standardize administrative process for delivery of benefits to all employees Company-wide, including the development of training sessions for Corporate and field Human Resources to ensure that the benefit programs are being delivered consistent with Corporate Standards and regulatory requests.
- Assist in development of Health and Welfare Benefit related programs costs.
- Provides input regarding benefit issues related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
- Act as subject matter expert, counsel and provide guidance to employees and HR colleagues regarding complex benefit issues and questions
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and protected employee (including their family members and/or dependents) and company information.
Qualifications / Requirements - The ideal candidate should possess:
- Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in benefits administration management.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management and facilitate group presentations.
- Strong project management, organization and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently (taking initiative with minimal supervision).
- Excellent analytical, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Excellent customer service and computer (PC and HRIS) skills.
- Bachelor's degree, masters' degree preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects concurrently with accuracy while adjusting to changing priorities and/or direction.
- Ability to commute to our Bethpage office a minimum of 3 days per workweek.
Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $102,816.00 - $168,912.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
