Benefits Manager

Job Summary

The 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.