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BakerHostetler · 3 days ago

Benefits Manager

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

7+ years exp

BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country. They are seeking a Benefits Manager to manage the planning, development, implementation, communication, and administration of benefit and retirement programs that support the achievement of the Firm's objectives.

Responsibilities

Drafts and presents communications of the Firm’s health, welfare and retirement plans

Plans, implements and administers benefits programs designed to insure our people against loss of income due to illness, injury, separation from the Firm or retirement

Administers the Firm’s retirement plans. Prepares and communicates notices of retirement plan eligibility on a semi-annual basis

Monitors the effectiveness of these benefits programs, advising Firm management of needed revision to current programs and for developing such appropriate new programs as may be required periodically

Provides prompt and accurate administrative services to our people regarding our benefits programs

Provides consultative services to office management regarding individual problem solving and design of unique market driven benefits programs

Develops and maintains statistical data about current benefit programs and proposed benefits changes to provide Firm management controls and to protect future benefit costs and assist management in decision-making on possible benefit improvements

Keeps up-to-date regarding local, state and Federal laws to ensure that all benefit plans comply with such laws and regulations. Ensures reporting requirements under ACA are completed timely and correctly

Develops and implements techniques for compiling, preparing and presenting data for analyzing Firm and unique office practices so that meaningful comparisons can be made with other Firm practices to ensure that we remain competitive

Develops, proofs and transmits files for non-discrimination testing to actuaries annually

Works with Finance and Fidelity to distribute allowable distributions from Partner Cash Balance Plan and annual statements and publication/mailing of required annual funding notice

Produces updated schedules of Addendum Retirement benefits annually to actuaries and publishes reports to certain partners

Maintains records and files, including plan documents, summary plan descriptions and contracts relating to the various benefits programs of the Firm

Assures proper enrollment, termination, accuracy of deductions, vendor invoice processing, auditing, record-keeping and reporting of the Firm’s benefits programs. Provides statutory information for W-2’s to payroll

Develops estimated and actual costs of benefits plans for budget purposes with assistance from Firmwide Finance Department

Acts as liaison between Firm and outside consultants, actuaries and carriers with respect to problem solving and renewal and negotiations of contracts

Develops and publishes open enrollment materials annually. Responsible for beneficiary mailings for attorneys and compensation and benefits statements to staff

Performs clerical functions such as updating records; approves loans and withdrawals from the Retirement plan(s) according to rules and regulations

Directly supervises two employees in the benefits area

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws

Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; training personnel; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualification

Benefits AdministrationHRISMicrosoft Office SuiteLaw firm experienceStatistical analysisCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, law firm experience preferred

Ability to read and interpret documents such as plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively to all levels of professional and support staff

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages

Ability to apply concepts of basic bookkeeping and recordkeeping

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Working knowledge of personal computer applications including HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Law firm experience preferred

Working knowledge of UKG preferred

Benefits Administration (PlanSource) is a plus

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Performance Bonus Program

Generous Time Off

Generous Retirement Program including 401(k) Plan

Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

BHealthy Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance – Self and Family

Short and Long-Term Disability

Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Company

BakerHostetler

Recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues.

Founded in 1916

Washington, D.C., US

1001-5000 employees