The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) · 3 weeks ago
Benefits Manager - Human Resources
United States-Massachusetts-Boston-75 Federal Street
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expThe Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee all aspects of Leaves of Absence and reasonable accommodations. This role involves managing benefit programs, supervising HR staff, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and applicable laws.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Providing daily supervision of Benefits staff including completing annual performance evaluations and promoting staff professional development
Ensuring compliance with CPCS HR policies, procedures, and applicable statutes in matters pertaining to Benefits and Leave Administration
Managing all leaves of absence including ensuring requested leaves are examined for eligibility, applying rules regarding paid and unpaid time, ensuring appropriate documentation and forms are completed and reviewed for approval, and creating and maintaining leaves of absence reports
Serving as CPCS’ GIC coordinator and managing all benefit programs including the roll-out of annual open enrollment
Managing and processing reasonable accommodation and alternative work schedule requests
Working closely with the HR Payroll team to manage and process benefit-related deduction issues and adjustments
Serving as the SMART Plan coordinator to oversee and administer CPCS employees into the SMART Plan
Managing the workers’ compensation process, including ensuring that workplace injuries are reported and all required forms are completed
Managing and determining eligibility for the Sick Leave Bank
Partnering with other HR managers to understand all necessary work stream impacts and needs as well as to ensure clear communication of Department purpose, objectives, and achievements
Supporting the HR Recruiting & Hiring Team to ensure that new hire orientation content is up to date and relevant and all applicable benefits information is provided to new hires
Serving as a primary resource to employees and HR team members on complex issues related to leaves, accommodations, as well as the MA State Retirement system
Remaining up to date with applicable laws, acts, and policies and communicating with CPCS staff about any benefit changes
Creating and managing training programs on benefits, leaves, and accommodations, in collaboration with the HR Training Team
Assisting with other HR functions as needed, including fiscal year closing/opening, updating policies and procedures; and
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in a related field
At least five (5) years of HR benefits experience of increasing responsibility
Proficiency with the Commonwealth Enterprise Systems or similar systems
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Access and Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Knowledge of both Federal and State FMLA, ADA, ACA and EEO regulations
Exercise sound, independent judgment, and discretion
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, performing multiple tasks independently and concurrently
Two to three years of supervising, mentoring, or training experience
Ability to take initiative, to work well independently and as a team member
Adherence to confidentiality, use of tact, discretion, and good judgment
Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail
Preferred
Prior Commonwealth benefits and leave administration experience preferred
Knowledge of PeopleSoft HRIS preferred
Company
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development cultivates a skilled workforce across industries, provides economic stability for workers affected by job loss, injury, or illness, and upholds standards for safe working conditions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adriana León
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Fantasia
Chief Information Officer
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