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ARKA Group, LP · 7 hours ago

Benefits Manager {W}

Danbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military and commercial space industry. The Benefits Manager will oversee the design and administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing vendor relationships.

AerospaceCommunication HardwareHardwareInformation TechnologyManufacturingOptical CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the design, implementation, and administration of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs for the entire company

Ensure benefit programs are compliant with all regulatory requirements. Partners with internal and external legal partners and outside consultants to stay current with changing regulations. Implements all required regulatory and updates plans and policies consistent with changing requirements

Evaluate existing benefit programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with the company’s benefits philosophy and goals

Manage the annual open enrollment process including the evaluation and selection of benefit vendors and system configuration

Manage all benefits-related HRIS interfaces and actions, partnering with the HRIS manager

Be an escalation point for employee benefits questions and issues

Provide oversight of all company, state and federal leave programs, including worker’s compensation leave

Lead a small team of benefit professionals

Set team goals, monitor performance, and foster professional growth

Ensure smooth daily operations of the benefits team and manage workload distribution

Manage relationships with external vendors, brokers, and consultants

Monitor vendor performance to ensure high-quality service delivery and cost efficiency

Work with benefits broker to ensure an effective renewal process with a focus on quality of services, cost, and implementation

Manage new and existing vendor contracts working closely with our broker and internal partners

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, CAA, ERISA, COBRA, Health & Welfare 5500 filings, ACA, annual legal notices and non-discrimination testing

Oversee audits and reporting requirements for all benefit programs, including the 401k

Maintain accurate documentation and records for regulatory purposes

Maintain appropriate level of awareness and knowledge of new regulations to ensure company compliance in all benefit offerings

Partner with senior leadership to ensure alignment of benefit programs to organizational objectives

Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure employees understand and utilize benefit programs effectively

Manage the budget for all benefits programs

Ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices

Qualification

Benefits management experienceHRIS experienceCompliance knowledgeVendor managementLeave administrationAnalytical skillsPeople managementCustomer service orientationMicrosoft Office skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailProject managementTeam player