Benefits Manager

Note: This is a remote opportunity.

At Procare HR, we're committed to changing workforce outcomes for care providers using our industry-focused HR services model! We provide comprehensive HR services to clients including payroll processing, benefits administration, workers compensation management, and general HR support, among other services.

Who We Are - Core Values

We strike the gong – Actions have a ripple effect. Every engagement is an opportunity to have a positive impact on our clients and team.

We laugh – Laughter is contagious. Keep it light when things are tough. Life is short, celebrate.

We explore – Individual curiosity and resourcefulness lead us to better solutions.

We show up – Sense of duty and accountability is part of our DNA. How we show up matters.

We are grateful – We are grateful for our clients and for each other, and approach all situations with humility. We appreciate the experiences that have shaped us.

We grow - We embrace the struggle that comes with personal growth so that we can better ourselves and our team.

Role Summary

The Benefits Manager plays a critical role in overseeing a team of benefit professionals, ensuring the effective management and deliver of employee benefit programs, monitoring the various plans and policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company objectives. They will also stay informed of industry changes and new developments to help the business keep up with best practice standards. This position requires a strong background in benefits management, account management, and exceptional leadership skills.

Your Responsibilities

Benefits Technology

• Manage and optimize benefits administration technology platforms.
• Ensure the integration of benefits systems with payroll and HRIS for seamless data flow.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience.

• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local regulations to ensure benefits program compliance.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to address compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and rectify compliance issues.

• Oversee the reconciliation of benefits data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile benefits-related financial transactions.
• Implement processes to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.

• Lead the annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting process.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of required forms (1094-C, 1095-C).
• Stay informed about changes in ACA regulations and adjust reporting procedures accordingly.

• Collaborate with benefits vendors to manage relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly and address issues as needed.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and recommend changes to vendors or processes for optimization.

• Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees about their benefits.
• Ensure clarity in benefits-related communication materials.
• Provide guidance on effective communication channels to enhance employee understanding.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and provide backup support for other Benefits Manager in client facing benefits efforts.
• Follow client and internal issues escalation protocols and expectations.

This Role is a Good Fit if You

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in benefits management with a focus on technology and compliance
• In-depth knowledge of benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other relevant laws
• Minimum of 3+ years of PEO and account management experience
• Proficiency in benefits administration technology and HRIS platforms, UKG Ready preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

The Perks

• Flexibility!
• Health insurance, with the company paying the single employee premium
• Company paid dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• A 401K plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Additional ancillary benefits including Vision, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident and Legal

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work at Procare HR and is not a complete job description. Procare Team Members perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

Procare HR provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Procare HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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