Benefits Manager

Our Human Resources department has an excellent opportunity for a Benefits Manager at the One Cleveland Center office. This exempt position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

• Draft and present communications for the Firm’s health, welfare and retirement plans.
• Plan, implement and administer benefits programs that protect employees against loss of income due to illness, injury, separation, or retirement.
• Administer the Firm’s retirement plans and prepare and communicate semi‑annual eligibility notices.
• Monitor the effectiveness of benefits programs, advising management on revisions and new program development.
• Provide prompt and accurate administrative services for benefit inquiries.
• Consult with office management on problem‑solving and design of market‑driven benefit programs.
• Develop and maintain statistical data on current benefit programs and proposed changes to aid decision‑making.
• Keep up‑to‑date with local, state and federal laws, ensuring compliance and timely ACA reporting.
• Compile, prepare and present data to analyze firm practices and maintain competitiveness.
• Develop, proof and transmit non‑discrimination testing files to actuaries annually.
• Work with Finance and Fidelity to distribute allowable distributions from the Partner Cash Balance Plan and publish required documentation.
• Produce updated schedules of Addendum Retirement benefits annually and publish reports to relevant partners.
• Maintain records and files, including plan documents and contracts related to benefit programs.
• Ensure proper enrollment, termination, deduction accuracy, vendor invoicing, auditing, record‑keeping and reporting of benefit programs. Provide statutory information for W‑2s to payroll.
• Develop estimated and actual benefit costs for budgeting with assistance from Finance.
• Act as liaison between the Firm and outside consultants, actuaries and carriers for problem‑solving, renewal and contract negotiations.
• Develop and publish open enrollment materials annually and manage beneficiary mailings and compensation statements to staff.
• Perform clerical functions such as updating records; approve loans and withdrawals from retirement plans according to rules and regulations.

• Directly supervise two employees in the benefits area.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; train personnel; appraise performance; address complaints; and resolve problems in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience; law‑firm experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively to all levels of staff.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages; apply basic bookkeeping and record‑keeping concepts.
• Ability to apply common‑sense reasoning to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions; handle problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications, including HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of UKG preferred;
  Benefits Administration (Plan Source) is a plus.

Interested individuals should submit their resume using the posting on the Baker Hostetler careers page.

Baker Hostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. With nearly 1,000 attorneys across 18 offices coast to coast, Baker Hostetler is a great place to work for those who seek professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. We deliver the highest quality counsel to our clients, who include many of the nation’s largest and most well‑known companies.

Baker Hostetler’s values have remained unchanged since our founding more than 100 years ago: dedication to the law, commitment to the highest standard of client service, continuous development of our people and active participation in the communities in which we work and live.

• Competitive Salaries
• Performance Bonus Program
• Generous Time Off
• Generous Retirement Program including 401(k) Plan
• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• BHealthy Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance – Self and Family
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Pre‑Tax Benefit Programs

The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $–$. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to region, experience level, education/training, and relevant skills.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.