American Kennel Club · 2 weeks ago
Benefits Manager
Triangle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelAmerican Kennel Club is seeking a Benefits Manager to join their collaborative HR team. This role is responsible for the design, administration, and management of employee and retiree benefit programs, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness while supporting the organization's goal of being an employer of choice.
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Responsibilities
Administers the day-to-day operations of all employee and retiree benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans (pension and 401(k)), workers’ compensation, COBRA, and leave administration
Serves as the primary point of contact for employees, retirees, and eligible dependents regarding benefit questions, enrollment, eligibility, and issue resolution
Partners with the organization’s benefits broker and vendors to design, evaluate, and manage benefit offerings that are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals
Manages annual Open Enrollment, including system configuration and testing, employee communications, enrollment support, and post-enrollment audits
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA) and supports audits and required regulatory filings
Coordinates benefit data and processes with Payroll, HR, carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate and timely administration
Monitors benefit costs, utilization, and trends; analyzes data and recommends plan improvements and cost-control strategies
Develops and delivers clear benefit communications and educational resources, including new hire and Open Enrollment presentations
Administers workers’ compensation and oversees the organization’s wellness program and related budget
Maintains benefit documentation, reports, and records, and provides support during annual audits, 5500 & 990 reporting
Provides support across the HR department as needed and assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong working knowledge of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, workers' compensation, COBRA, and leave administration
In-depth knowledge of benefits-related compliance and regulatory requirements
Experience working directly with brokers, consultants, carriers, and third-party administrators
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefit concepts clearly and empathetically
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, presentations and reporting
Experience with supporting multi-state benefit plans and employees
Preferred
Experience supporting retiree benefits and pension plans preferred
CEBS or other benefits-related certification preferred
Benefits
Health and welfare plans
Retirement plans (pension and 401(k))
Workers’ compensation
COBRA
Leave administration
Company
American Kennel Club
The AKC is a not-for-profit organization and a purebred dog registry that supports and enriches the lives of purebred and mixed-breed dogs.
Founded in 1884
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ted Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
Jerry Klein
Chief Veterinary Officer
Recent News
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