Benefits Manager
Company: The Crosby Company
Location: Salem
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary:As a Benefits Manager, you will play a critical role
in maintaining first-in-class benefits and leave programs for
multiple and diverse employers for which Crosby provides human
resources support services. In partnership with the Total Rewards
Principal, you will be responsible for the strategy, design,
development, and execution of the benefits philosophy as well as
different benefit and leave programs for the multiple employers.
Also, you will serve as administrator of the benefits systems,
plans and programs, performing day-to-day functions relating to the
benefits. As a member of the Human Resources team, you will use
your experience to drive operational and professional excellence to
elevate the employee experience. POSITION DUTIES /
ACCOUNTABILITIES:Benefits Administration
- Leads, develops, and maintains first-in-class benefits programs
including monitoring and reporting on workplace trends, costs and
value, utilization rates for benefits plans by employees of each
employer, and making recommendations for changes and/or
enhancements of benefits and benefits programs
- Administers all health and welfare benefits plans, programs,
and policies for all employers
- Develops and implements a comprehensive communication strategy
for benefits programs, including all onboarding and open enrollment
processes
- Administers new employee enrollment in all benefits plans, and
ensures white glove service for all new employee enrollments;
develops and executes new employee orientation to benefits
- Maintains and administers program to respond to and track all
employee inquiries regarding benefits, including:
- Answering employees benefits inquiries in any accurate and
timely manner
- Conducting or coordinating education sessions that offer a
compelling experience and ensuring that employees capitalize on all
their employers offerings
- Supporting the communication and education strategy through the
use of technology
- Develops and leads the process for all benefits related
requests for proposals/negotiation with vendors of all health and
welfare benefits
- Conducts and administers the Annual Benefits Open Enrollment
processes, including employee communications and informational
meetings
- Responsible for compliance of all health and welfare benefits
with applicable law including, COBRA, ERISA, state-specific COBRA
laws, etc.
- Serves as liaison with all insurance and benefits vendors and
all internal Human Resources function, including payroll, to ensure
timely and accurate information is communicated and that benefits
are administered accuratelyLeave Administration
- Responsible for administration of and employee communications
regarding all leave programs in multiple states for all employers,
including FMLA, MA PFML and ME FMLA
- Responsible for administration of and employee communications
regarding all wage replacement benefits during leaves for all
employers, including workers compensation, short- and long-term
disability insurance benefits, MA PFML private insurance benefits,
and soon to be paid Maine FMLA benefits
- Responsible for all required documentation and notices
regarding leaves of absence, including FMLA and ADA
documentation
- Responsible for compliance with all applicable laws regarding
health and welfare benefits, including ERISA, COBRA, etc.
- Administers and manages all documentation and tracking of
leaves; communicates with employees regarding leaves, status, and
return to work issuesAnalytics
- Responsible for gathering, tracking, and analyzing benefits
data and advising Human Resources Leadership and Management
regarding benefits at each employer
- Generates reports using HRIS data and ADP
- Performs quality control activities to confirm accuracy of data
regarding benefits in all systemsQUALIFICATIONS:Education and
Experience
- Bachelors Degree in relevant field
- 10+ years of experience in developing and administering
benefits plans, including hands-on experience in creating and
administering innovative benefits programs
- 2+ years of leading and managing a benefits strategy for
multiple employers or entities
- Experience with diverse client groups with overlapping
ownership
- One or more of the following is a plus:
- Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
- SHRM-CP CertificationSkills and Knowledge
- Familiarity and experience working with HRIS systems,
preferably ADP Workforce Now
- Working knowledge of all pertinent federal and state
regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and
pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including ERISA,
ACA, COBRA, FMLA, state-specific leave statutes, etc.
- Intermediate or Advanced level expertise in Microsoft
Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products
- Expertise in benefits and leave administration Crosby Company
of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and
seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures,
perspectives, skills and experiences comprising our workforce. We
do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability
status, genetic information, gender identity or any other
applicable characteristics protected by law. We are committed to
building an inclusive, high-performance organization reflecting
diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive
we are, the better our work will be.
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Keywords: The Crosby Company, New England , Benefits Manager, Executive , Salem, Northeast
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