Benefits Manager

HumCap, Inc.

Dallas, TX

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits Manager

ABOUT YOU:
HumCap's client in the Real Estate industry is seeking a Benefits Manager to take charge of their company's employee benefits programs, which include retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, and insurance policies, such as health, life, and disability. Are you a proactive, forward-thinking, and service-driven leader with a proven track record of developing, implementing, administering, and maintaining benefits programs, policies, and procedures? Do you thrive in an autonomous, self-directed environment? Can you think strategically while delivering tactically? Can you balance multiple projects and deadlines without missing a single beat? Are you a champion for change?

ABOUT THE JOB:

Ensure programs are equitable, meet employee needs, comply with federal and state laws, and are cost-effective.
Evaluate existing benefits programs, determine competitiveness, research trends and developments, and recommend plans and programs that align with the company’s strategies including cost impact.
Act as liaison for employees and external vendors such as insurance carriers.
Serve as the company’s HIPPA privacy officer.
Lead continuous process improvement in benefits administration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Provide daily support to employees, respond to benefit inquiries, and assist in benefits claim issues and plan changes.
Ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrollments.
Process life status changes and update carriers.
Ensure legal compliance and timely reporting of 5500’s, audits, FMLA, ADA, Medicare Part D, SAR, Summary Plan Descriptions, and CMS.
Administer and manage established employee wellness benefits and 401 K plans.
Work closely with Payroll to ensure correct deductions, contributions, and payments.
Provide accurate records for 401K annual audit.
Manage open enrollment for the company with multiple business units with various contribution strategies.
Develop strategies to improve enrollment rates and overall employee experience.
Conduct new-hire orientations for corporate and remote employees.
Complete annual open enrollment including finalization of the benefit plan design and employee premiums, updating our HRIS, developing communication plans/material, and assisting employees and leadership.
Develop and implement communication strategies to enhance and ensure understanding of all benefit programs, including flyers, webinars, vendor-led meetings, new hire documents, etc.
Complete reconciliations to ensure accuracy of benefit plan deductions and complete benefit self-billing.
Ensure proper setup of our benefit programs in our HRIS including file feeds between benefit carriers.
Create, facilitate, and lead benefit presentations.
Regularly meet with leadership to communicate changes and develop strategies to improve our benefit offerings.
Develop standard operating procedures and workflows for benefit-related tasks.
Train employees on items related to benefits as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or equivalent work-related experience.
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred.
3 to 5 years of benefits management experience preferably in a mid-sized company.
Knowledge of the Exponent payroll suite is desirable.
Meticulous attention to details.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Strong experience with Microsoft suite, specifically Excel.

WHAT WE OFFER: