Our client, a professional healthcare association, is seeking a Benefits Manager to support their HR team.
Job Details:
- Title: Benefits Manager
- Type: Contract
- Length: October 2024 - December 2024
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Rate/Salary: $40/Hour - $48/Hour
- Background Check: Required
Candidate profile and qualifications
- Experience: 6+ years in benefits management and administration
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS (ideally WorkDay), and ATS
- Soft Skills: Empathetic, Patient, Caring
- Education: Bachelors Degree required, relevant experience can compensate
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Purpose:
To design, develop, and manage employee benefits programs that attract and retain talent while providing excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Manage employee benefits programs, including health, vision, and dental insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability plans, retirement plans, and other supplemental options.
- Analyze benefits data and trends, survey employee needs, and make recommendations for cost-effective solutions.
- Ensure compliance with governmental regulations, including ERISA, FMLA, and HIPAA.
- Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits and leave, providing clear and timely information.
- Conduct benefits education and training sessions and plan benefits-related events.
- Manage relationships with the benefits broker and external administrators, addressing service issues as needed.
- Ensure payroll and benefits systems are properly integrated and documented.
- Develop creative communications to engage employees in their health and welfare options.
- Supervise and delegate work to benefits team members, providing backup support when necessary.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6+ years of experience in benefits management and administration
- Strong customer service skills and experience working with employees at all levels
- Familiarity with HRIS, FMLA, benefits software, and interstate benefits administration (including Canada)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI principles
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
