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Capital Health (US) · 2 months ago

Benefits Program Manager

Lawrence, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $98K/yr

5+ years exp

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care. The Benefits Program Manager will manage the daily administration of benefits programs, lead communication efforts, and ensure compliance with benefits-related laws while enhancing employee experience.

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Responsibilities

Manages the daily administration of benefits programs at Capital Health by partnering with external advisors to evaluate plan performance and identity enhancements that are both cost effective and support employee needs

Leads the communication and education efforts related to benefits programs, ensuring employees understand options and the value of their benefits

Monitors ongoing cost effectiveness and employee satisfaction with health and retirement plans by analyzing data and metrics to drive continuous improvement and strategic recommendations

Manages vendor relationships and oversees the administration of all benefit plans, including health, retirement and wellness

Assesses internal needs related to the plans for vendors to assist in enhancing the employee experience

Works with the benefits team and advisors to evaluate plan renewals, reviews and manages contracts and agreements

Ensures project/department milestones and goals are met and within budget

Audits and tests benefit department processes and procedures to ensure smooth operations and minimal errors

Leads Open Enrollment planning and successful execution of activities to maximize enrollment operations, ensure employee awareness and monitor enrollment reporting and finalization

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure required plan filings are complete, timely and accurate with federal and state laws affecting employee benefits

Partners with the Director Total Rewards for budget planning

Ensures proper interpretation of benefits-related laws, regulations, and pending legislation with potential consequences to the benefits program

Obtains external advice as needed

Documents the correct findings which serves as evidence as required

Audits and updates plan documents and administrative practices for compliance with applicable laws

Stays current on changing requirements of regulatory changes, coordinates plan amendments and the distribution of required notices

Subject matter expert on benefits related inquiries by providing guidance to HR team and employees

Coaches benefits team on an ongoing basis for to ensure high levels of performance, knowledge, and job satisfaction

May delegate tasks when necessary

Qualification

Benefits managementCompliance expertiseVendor managementData analysisHRIS platformsCustomer service orientationAnalytical skillsMultitaskingMicrosoft OfficeContract managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

Five years of progressive experience in benefits management, including health & welfare, retirement, and leave programs

Expertise in COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and related compliance requirements

Extensive experience working with vendors, including managing relationships with benefits brokers and consultants

Strong knowledge of employee health and retirement plan compliance and administration

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal communications skills required

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable solutions

Must be able to multitask in a changing environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and contract management systems

Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)

Preferred

CEBS preferred

Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred)

Benefits

A comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package

A variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation

Robust PTO plan

Overtime to eligible roles

Other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

Company

Capital Health (US)

Capital Health is the region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Founded in 1998

Pennington, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees