The Benefits Manager participates in the strategy, evaluation, selection, and implementation of benefits and wellness programs. This position conducts analyses, RFPs, and vendor selection and prepares recommendations for senior leadership. This position provides supervision and direction to benefits team members in support of benefits programs, administration, and execution of benefits initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

50% - Participates in the strategy, evaluation, selection and implementation of benefits and wellness strategy and programs.

• Conducts analysis of current benefits and wellness programs in partnership with third party partners to assess competitiveness, opportunities for value enhancement and cost management.
• Provides extensive support in the annual benefits renewal cycle, analyzes data and makes recommendations for program changes and enhancements to maintain competitive position to the market.
• Develops recommendations for wellness strategy and programming, aimed to improve workforce health, target chronic conditions and reward healthy lifestyles.
• Researches and makes recommendations for outsourcing and third-party administration of programs to streamline/improve service or reduce administrative burden.
• Analyzes data on program participation, benchmark and trend data to inform recommendations.
• Functions as SME for benefits and wellness initiatives
• Works with internal communications and third party partners to plan and develop employee materials and education for benefits and wellness programs, as well as open enrollment cycles.
• Ensures program compliance with regulatory requirements and makes recommendations for improvements and/or risk mitigation.
• Support executive team as needed

30% - Supervises and directs the activities of the benefits team in concert with vendors and consultant partners to ensure a high level of customer service and resolve issues.

• Ensures that internal and HRIS teams have the information needed for open enrollment, qualified life events, wellness program participation, benefit deductions and reporting.
• Streamlines and documents internal processes, works with IT/HRIS to implement and maintain data connections with vendors and third parties.
• Leads the development of cohesive, clear communications for benefits and wellness programs.
• Maintains and provides medical expense and stop loss reporting to internal customers.
• Oversees and directs system testing and data audits to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Develops, completes and provides reports, accrual data and program analyses as required.
• Ensures program compliance with regulatory requirements and makes recommendations for improvement and/or risk mitigation.

10% - Develops team members for increased responsibilities and future roles within the organization. Provides coaching and mentoring on a regular basis.

10% - Supports HR Team first line of contact and SME for benefits programs. Works with HR team on cross-functional initiatives and performs general administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 7-10 years employee benefits experience required
• Highly organized, with ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, communication skills, and presentation skills
• Experienced with developing and implementing multi-level, integrated communications approaches required
• Effective leader. Able to direct work and manage priorities and performance.
• Good grasp of technology and how to effectively harness it to generate employee engagement required
• Consultative AND decisive skills preferred
• Innovative, yet practical with information flow and communication preferred
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently is preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization.