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Benefits Manager - Houston, United States - HR&P
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Position Summary:
The Benefits Manager assists the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in directing the work of the benefits team to attain HR&P's goals.
Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs including group health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending plan, HSA/HRA's and 401(k).
This position reports to the COO.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure proper distribution of assignments and responsibilities among the benefits team;
Assist with planning, scheduling, and directing work of the benefits team;
Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations;
Assure timeliness and accuracy of required filings;
Participate in developing long-range objectives regarding HR&P benefits administration;
Set up benefit deductions in HR&P systems;
Organize implementation of team projects as they relate to group benefit issues;
Assist in the management of the benefit plan renewal process;
Negotiate with vendors or administrators for renewal;
Examine possible plan design or benefit cost changes;
Coordinate daily benefit team processing activities including enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, 401(k) submissions, etc.;
Oversee maintenance of client benefit files and updating records;
Oversee the processing of monthly billings for payment of administrative fees;
Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by the benefits team;
Assist VP of Operations in analyzing HR&P's current benefits, evaluating the usage, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience, and competitive trends in benefits programs and identify the company's stance;
Provide customer service support to internal and external customers;
Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package;
Design and distribute materials for benefit orientations, open enrollment and SPD's;
Create and conduct presentations using audiovisual tools including PowerPoint;
Provide training and support to benefits team and, as needed, to all other HR&P staff;
Oversee the AP/AR in the department and balance the department on a monthly basis.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
A minimum of 8 years' related benefits or employee benefit administration experience required;
Bachelor's degree preferred; CEBS professional designations preferred;
Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;
Excellent communication and organization skills are required;
Project and team
management/leadership
skills and experience. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. Capability of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines;
Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs. Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment regarding benefit plans;
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and benefits databases is required;
Thorough knowledge of benefit contract language;
Thorough knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, etc.
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