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Crawford Hoying · 4 days ago

Human Resources Business Partner-Benefits and Compensation

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Crawford Hoying is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner specializing in Benefits and Compensation. This role is responsible for designing, managing, and communicating benefits and compensation programs to enhance employee engagement and ensure compliance.

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Responsibilities

Manage the company’s self-funded medical insurance plan, including tracking costs, interpreting data, and optimizing plan performance

Oversee all ancillary insurance plans, including dental, vision, disability, and life

Serve as the primary contact for benefits brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators, collaborating with them to find the best options and rates

Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by the third-party administrator

Track the administrative costs of the benefits programs based on short- and long-range cost projections; recommend cost-containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding

Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying, and reconciling of budgeted funds

Provide employees with customer service support through the full benefits lifecycle: onboarding, qualifying events, status changes, and terminations

Maintain employee benefits files and group benefits plan databases, verifying that all information is current

Lead the annual open enrollment process and ensure that the materials and communications promote benefits programs, drive engagement, and support employee well-being

Proactively stay current on industry best practices, legislative changes, and periodic market evaluations

Review monthly billings for all group plans, including performing regular audits to ensure that employee enrollments and terminations are up to date

Manage complicated and sensitive employee benefits matters, such as providing medical leave and making reasonable accommodation

Administer the 401(k) program: manage the annual audit and ensure that annual reporting complies with plan rules; process rollovers, QDROs, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing

Manage workers’ compensation claims and complete the annual true-up process

Oversee COBRA administration

Oversee unemployment claims; provide unemployment information for former employees; file appeals as needed

Oversee benefits audits to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, etc.)

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FLSA, ACA, EEOC)

Prepare and submit required reports such as census, EEO-1, ACA filings, and others

Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology adoption

Partner with hiring managers and the HR team on compensation offers, promotions, and internal mobility

Support HR onboarding with benefits/compensation orientation for new hires

Manage employee volunteer programs

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Benefits administrationCompensation managementRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer service mindsetProfessionalismCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Human Resources Business Partner is a subject matter expert in benefits administration and provides insight into total compensation

Responsible for designing, managing, and communicating benefits and compensation programs that drive employee engagement, retention, and compliance

Confidentiality, professionalism, and excellent communication are foundational to success in this role

Manage the company's self-funded medical insurance plan, including tracking costs, interpreting data, and optimizing plan performance