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Crystal Clean · 1 day ago

Manager, Benefits and Leaves

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Crystal Clean is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry, seeking a Manager, Benefits & Leaves. This role is responsible for the administration and compliance of employee benefits and leave programs, ensuring a positive employee experience and effective program management.

CleanTechEnvironmental EngineeringManufacturingProfessional ServicesService IndustryWaste Management

Responsibilities

Administers, communicates, implements, and holds in compliance all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings, flexible spending, COBRA, 401(k) and other benefits in the US

Serve as a resource to employees and leadership regarding policies and process surrounding health & retirement benefits, Leave of Absence (LOA), and Workers Compensation (WC) in the US

While working with EHS, properly initiate contact with injured workers, supervisors, and TPA. Maintain and update claim files with necessary treatment plans and subsequent steps

Support the field and business leaders on navigating LOA scenarios, accommodation requests and coordinate employees return to work

Manage escalation for sensitive leave of absence claims - work directly with the HR Generalists and Legal to administer ADA leaves throughout the process

Designs and implements presentations, employee education, and updates on changes that impact benefit plans

Analyzes current market, programs, trends, and costs to evaluate effectiveness of benefit programs and recommend changes or new programs

Supports company goals by maximizing plan effectiveness and competitiveness

Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures

Reconciles benefits accounts, complete payment with vendor, and look for trends and efficiencies in the data

Aid in minimizing health claims, mitigating costs through vendor partnering & negotiation

Verifies insurance billing and audit reconciliation of carrier reports, benefit accounts and disbursements

Ensures benefit programs are administered accurately and in compliance with plan documents and applicable federal and state regulations

Develops and maintains trusted partnerships to create value and achieve business goals

Builds relationships internally and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, i.e., HR, HRIS, Legal, Sales, and the Finance/Accounting department

Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of all government compliance and annual reporting requirements

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Employee benefits administrationLeave of absence managementADA claims administrationFederal compliance knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or equivalent combination of experience/education

Minimum 5 years' experience in analysis, design or administration of employee benefit and leave programs, including compliance with federal and state laws, preferably in self-insured environment

Knowledge of federal laws and guidelines, including but not limited to COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, USERRA, FMLA and DOL

Professional customer relations, analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to act freely and exercise judgment and discretion within the scope of the position; able to make decisions quickly and confidently

Strong communication skills both written and oral

Superior organizational skills

Ability to effectively interact with management of all levels, other members of department and vendors

Ability to present to a large audience

Project management, time management, and decision-making skills

Ability to Travel within the US