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.
  • 5+ years of experience in employee health and welfare benefits administration.
  • Experience with 401(k) retirement plans and compliance requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA regulations.
  • Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for benefits-related inquiries from doctors and team members.
  • Manage daily operations of all employee benefit programs, including medical and leave programs.
  • Lead the annual open enrollment process from planning to implementation.
  • Coordinate benefit plan renewals and assess plan performance in partnership with vendors.
  • Administer the company’s 401(k) retirement plan and ensure compliance testing and audits.
  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements in benefits administration.
  • Prepare required government reports and maintain compliance documentation.

Benefits

  • Competitively designed employee benefits programs.
  • Opportunity to work closely with leadership and various departments.
  • Supportive environment focused on employee experience and engagement.
  • Professional development opportunities and certifications encouraged.
  • Full-time Monday to Friday work schedule.
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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