Benefits Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of a comprehensive benefits portfolio across multiple states, encompassing health, wellness, retirement, disability, and time-off programs.

• Provide senior leadership with insights, recommendations, and updates regarding benefits strategy, trends, and performance metrics.

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors and brokers.

• Collaborate with brokers, such as HUB International, to enhance plan design, pricing strategies, and service delivery.

• Leverage data, analytics, and AI-driven tools to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and colleague experience.

• Propel continuous improvement and innovation in benefit offerings.

• Manage a complex benefits portfolio that aligns with colleague needs, organizational goals, and financial sustainability.

• Oversee open enrollment and ongoing benefits administration while swiftly resolving any issues that arise.

• Ensure adherence to ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, labor laws, required testing, audits, and SOX requirements.

• Direct the strategy and design of 401(k) plans.

• Supervise 401(k) communications, audits, regulatory filings, funding calculations, and payroll-period contributions.

• Manage quarterly and annual retirement plan audits and enhance administration processes.

• Spearhead DeVry’s wellness strategy and oversee vendor meetings, newsletters, challenges, event calendars, and vendor/data requirements.

• Develop and distribute educational materials related to wellness.

• Analyze wellness program data and propose new initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in benefits management, including overseeing multi-state benefit programs.

• CEBS certification is preferred.

• Capability to manage and mentor a small team.

• Experience with HRIS systems; Dayforce is preferred.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of relevant leave and accommodation laws, including FMLA, ADA, and applicable state and local regulations.

• Exceptional organizational, customer service, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multitask, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Capacity to prioritize tasks and follow up with minimal supervision.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Retirement programs, including 401(k) plans.

• Disability benefits.

• Time-off programs.

• Professional partnerships with vendors and brokers.

• Initiatives focused on colleague well-being.