Benefits Manager

At TalentCount we believe Human Resources is the engine that influences the workforce towards success and a positive company culture creates the rhythm to any business. We take pride in hiring the most authenticated, high-EQ human resources and leadership professionals to influence company culture, objectives, and growth.

We are partnered with a growing and exciting company seeking a dedicatedBenefits Manager to join the team! The Benefits Manager will oversee the organization's employee benefits initiatives, encompassing retirement plans, vacation policies, wellness programs, and various insurance coverages.

*This is a direct hireand remote position with monthly onsite meetings in Dallas, TX.

Core Duties:

• Support the organization's employee benefits initiatives, enhance processes, and manage the day-to-day function of the department.

• Ensure all legal requirements are met, including timely reporting for CMS, FMLA, ADA, Medicare Part D, SAR, and Summary Plan Descriptions, as well as 5500 filings and audits.

• Collaborate closely with Payroll to verify accurate deductions, contributions, and payments.

• Serve as a point of contact for staff members and outside suppliers, such insurance companies.

• Process life status changes and update information with carriers.

• Offer daily assistance to employees, addressing benefit inquiries and aiding in the resolution of benefit claims and plan adjustments.

• Manage and administer 401(k) and wellness benefits programs for employees.

• Manage company-wide open enrollment, coordinating with multiple business units employing various contribution strategies.

• Formulate strategies to enhance enrollment rates and overall employee satisfaction.

• Conduct new-hire orientations for both corporate and remote employees.

• Execute the annual open enrollment process, finalize benefit plan designs and employee premiums, update our HRIS, devise communication plans/materials, and assist employees and leadership.

• Ensure the proper setup of benefit programs in our HRIS, including file feeds between benefit carriers.

• Develop, deliver, and lead benefit presentations.

• Regularly engage with leadership to communicate changes and devise strategies to enhance our benefit offerings.

• Establish standard operating procedures and workflows for tasks related to benefits.

• Act as the HIPPA privacy officer for the business.

• Provide training to employees on matters related to benefits as required.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; CEBS certification is a plus.

• Experience working with self-insurance programs is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in benefits management, preferably within a mid-sized company.

• Familiarity with the ExponentHR payroll suite is preferred.

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.

• Thorough attention to detail.