Manager, Benefits

Position Summary

Leads the design, administration, and continuous improvement of company benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave of absence.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day administration of benefits programs, which may include health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and/or leave of absence.
• PARTNERS WITH INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS AND VENDORS TO DELIVER EFFICIENT, COMPLIANT, AND EMPLOYEE-FOCUSED BENEFITS AND LEAVE PROGRAMS.
• EVALUATES PLAN PERFORMANCE, UTILIZATION, AND MARKET TRENDS TO INFORM RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROGRAM DESIGN, COST MANAGEMENT, AND ENHANCEMENTS.
• ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS, INCLUDING ERISA, ACA, FMLA, AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS.
• OVERSEES VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, CONTRACT REVIEW, AND SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOMES.
• DEVELOPS AND DELIVERS CLEAR EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATION TO DRIVE UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT WITH BENEFITS PROGRAMS.
• PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO HR PARTNERS, LEADERS, AND EMPLOYEES ON COMPLEX BENEFITS AND LEAVE-RELATED MATTERS.

Minimum Qualifications

• MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE.
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED.
• AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
• READ, WRITE, COMMUNICATE AND COMPREHEND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE VARIOUS TASKS OF THE JOB, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: CONVERSE WITH CO-WORKERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING CUSTOMERS; UNDERSTAND ORAL AND WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS; RESPOND TO QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES FROM MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES; AND ACCURATELY COMPLETE VARIOUS DOCUMENTS, REPORTS AND RECORDS REQUIRED OF THE POSITION.

Preferred Qualifications

• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCES OR A RELATED FIELD.
• 6+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, LEAVE MANAGEMENT, OR TOTAL REWARDS.
• DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE MANAGING HEALTH AND WELFARE, RETIREMENT, OR LEAVE OF ABSENCE PROGRAMS.
• STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF BENEFITS REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.
• PRIOR LEADERSHIP OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• ABILITY TO REMAIN IN A STATIONARY POSITION FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WHILE WORKING AT A COMPUTER OR DESK.
• FREQUENT USE OF HANDS AND FINGERS FOR TYPING, HANDLING DOCUMENTS, AND OPERATING OFFICE EQUIPMENT.
• OCASIONAL LIFTING/CARRYING OF OFFICE MATERIALS/BOXES UP TO 25 LBS.
• ADEQUATE VISION AND HEARING (WITH OR WITHOUT CORRECTION) TO READ, PREPARE, AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION.
• OCASIONAL MOVEMENT, BENDING, AND REACHING AS NEEDED TO PERFORM OFFICE TASKS OR ATTEND MEETINGS.
• SOME TRAVEL MAY BE REQUIRED, INCLUDING OVERNIGHT TRAVEL.

Benefits

• HEALTH BENEFITS: Comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage at reduced rates – not to mention 100% free medical premiums after 10 years with Saia.
• PHYSICAL WELLNESS: A comprehensive program focused on preventive care, early detection of conditions, condition management and One Pass gym memberships through our partners including United Healthcare, Teladoc and Livongo.
• PROTECTION: Company-paid coverage (disability, life) as well as low-cost supplemental coverage (life, critical illness, accident, etc.) and other programs like the Employee Disaster Relief Program.
• FLEXIBILITY: Company policies and programs that support flexibility and paid time-off, including but not limited to vacation, sick days and holidays.
• FINANCIAL WELL-BEING: Competitive pay, company match on our 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement programs with immediate vesting, employee stock purchase program, flexible spending accounts, legal insurance, financial planning and more.
• PERKS: Anniversary program, job referral bonuses, scholarship program and more.
• EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: Company programs that provide support include our employee assistance program and behavioral health coverage through our medical plan.

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