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Fingerpaint Group ยท 1 day ago

Benefits Manager

Fingerpaint Group is a healthcare and wellness advertising agency that prioritizes creativity and employee engagement. The Benefits Manager will lead the design, implementation, governance, and administration of employee benefits and leave of absence programs, ensuring they are market-competitive and compliant with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the management and delivery of all employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life, disability, 401(k) plan, and other voluntary benefits
Oversees 401(k) administration and compliance activities, including non-discrimination testing and Form 5500 filings
Lead the annual open enrollment process, including vendor negotiation, plan design, system configuration, communication strategy, and employee education around benefit offerings
Continue to develop and refine a benefits strategy that carefully weighs the factors of cost, market competitiveness, value, and overall employee experience
Act as a subject matter expert and develop and execute clear, engaging communication plans to ensure employees understand their benefits options or planned changes
Analyze and synthesize employee feedback, market trends, utilization, and other data sources to continuously improve our benefits programs as well as the employee experience
Own the relationship with our benefit brokers/partners and be the liaison with employees
Ensure all benefit plans comply with federal and state regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA)
Develop and promote employee wellness programs that encourage healthy lifestyles and control benefit costs
Supported by the P&C Coordinator, oversee the administration for all employee leaves, parental, caregiver, FMLA, state-specific leaves, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), military leave, as well as any other leaves
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all federal and state leave regulations and provide clear communication to employees regarding their rights and responsibilities
Ensure the accuracy of all Benefits data within ADP (e.g., plan eligibility, compensation changes, benefit elections, etc.)
Manage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators, holding them accountable for service levels and costs

Qualification

Total Rewards/Benefits experienceAdvanced Microsoft ExcelHRIS experienceCompliance knowledgeProject ManagementAnalytical ThinkingCommunicationIntegrity

Required

7+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards/Benefits, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role
Must have experience overseeing employer sponsored medical benefits and managing the relationships with brokers and external partners
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and experience working with a major HRIS (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP, UKG)
Strong understanding of federal and state laws related to compensation (FLSA), benefits (ERISA, ACA), and leaves of absence (FMLA)

Preferred

Experience within the Healthcare, Marketing, or Agency environment
Relevant professional certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, PHR/SHRM-SCP/CP)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA/FSA
Life
Disability
401(k) plan
Other voluntary benefits

Company

Fingerpaint Group

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We are Fingerpaint Group, a vibrant palette of people and expertise spanning the complete spectrum of life science solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Peter O'Toole
SVP Operations Lead
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