Benefits Manager

The Dental Specialists

$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Five or more years in administering employee health and welfare benefits
  • Experience managing 401(k) retirement plans and compliance
  • Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA regulations
  • Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for benefits-related inquiries from employees
  • Manage daily administration of employee benefit programs including health and welfare
  • Lead annual open enrollment, focusing on planning and communication
  • Coordinate benefit plan renewals and evaluate performance with vendors
  • Administer the 401(k) retirement plan, including compliance tasks
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Prepare government reports and maintain compliance documentation
  • Create benefits communications and educational resources
  • Research industry trends to enhance recruitment and retention efforts
  • Maintain accurate HRIS benefits data and reporting
  • Collaborate with Payroll for accurate deductions and benefit changes
  • Identify process improvements for enhanced employee experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
  • Wellness initiatives and programs
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being
Full Job Description
Overview

Park Dental Partners is seeking a Benefits Manager who will be responsible for the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of Park Dental's employee benefits programs. This role oversees health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, leave administration, wellness initiatives, and compliance while ensuring an exceptional experience for our doctors and team members.

Working closely with Team Relations, Payroll, vendors, and leadership, the Benefits Manager will ensure our benefits programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with our commitment to supporting our people.

Wage Range: $85,000-$100,000+ annually

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions from doctors and team members, providing timely, knowledgeable support.
  • Manage the day-to-day administration of all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and leave programs.
  • Lead annual open enrollment, including planning, communication, education, and implementation.
  • Coordinate benefit plan renewals and partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan performance and recommend improvements.
  • Administer the company's 401(k) retirement plan, including enrollments, contributions, distributions, loans, annual compliance testing, audits, and required communications.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other benefit-related requirements.
  • Prepare and submit required government reports and maintain compliance documentation.
  • Develop and maintain clear benefits communications, educational materials, and resources for doctors, team members, and leaders.
  • Research industry trends and recommend enhancements that support recruitment, retention, wellness, and employee engagement.
  • Maintain the integrity of HRIS benefits data, ensuring accurate records, reporting, and system functionality.
  • Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and timely processing of benefit changes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline administration, and enhance the overall employee experience.
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Five or more years of experience administering employee health and welfare benefit programs.
  • Experience managing 401(k) retirement plans and related compliance requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other employee benefits regulations.
  • Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships while handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.


Work Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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