Benefits Manager

Overview

We are looking to hire a Benefits Manager for our Atlanta location!

• Provide expertise in managing, administering and processing the complete cycle of the benefits program, new hire benefit enrollment, annual enrollment, termination of benefits upon separation from service, and adherence to eligibility requirements. Must demonstrate proficient knowledge of federal and state regulations, (PPACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA), related policies and day-to-day administration of benefits such as health insurance plans, disability plans, pre-tax spending accounts, life insurance.
• Provide quarterly benefit eligibility reports to TPA per ACA requirements.
• In partnership with plan consultants, insurance consultants, carriers and vendors, conduct annual renewal process to understand benefits and cost changes and trends.
• Effectively manage vendors and consultants to ensure superior service levels.
• Meet annually to monitor partners  activities and management of programs.
• Ensure all managed agreements and contracts are reviewed, signed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of WRAP documents and the ability to complete.
• Develop benefit renewal recommendations, including employee contributions based on best practices and trends.
• In partnership with insurance providers, manage workers  compensation claims, accurately maintain claim files, prepare annual reporting document by due date, facilitate communication between employees and managers on transition issues both upon departure and return, and ensure proper release to return to work documentation is received before employee returns to work. Assist and coordinate with workers  compensation training and educational seminars. Facilitate and assist in resolving potential ergonomic concerns with appropriate resources and document results.
• Must have extensive knowledge of consumer driven health plans pre-tax and health savings accounts.
• Proficiently manage FMLA, disability leaves, workers  compensation leaves, etc.
• Provide general informational sessions to explain benefits related to leave.
• Ensure timely return of paperwork, notify payroll of leave details and pay.
• Facilitate communications between employee and their manager on transition issues both upon departure and upon return.
• Supervises maintenance of human resources records and maintenance of enrollment, application, and claims records for all benefit plans.
• Develop, revise and or update benefits standard operating procedure manual.
• Assure that existing and new benefit programs are adaptable to standardized computer and reporting systems.
• Develop benefit information and statistical and census data for actuaries and insurance carriers.
• Accurately respond to inquiries and plan offerings and ensure employee enrollment/changes are submitted and all other supporting documentation received by required time frame; ensure changes are captured in the benefits systems timely and accurately. Maintain documentation to support any issues or delays.
• Plan and administer the annual open enrollment process to ensure optimal results, which includes preparing appealing benefits announcements to community, coordinating with vendors for their participation, making room reservations and ensuring rooms are properly set up, conducting benefit discussions and maintaining hard copy documents in employee benefit files.

Bachelor s degree in Human Resources Management or related field with 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in benefits administration and benefits management is required or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must have subject matter expertise in PPACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, insurance programs and designs and benefits related compliance gained through direct experience in administering these programs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles  Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.