Benefits Manager

Job Purpose

The Benefits Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, administering, and maintaining benefits programs, policies, and procedures for Green Courte Residential Holdings entities. Entities include True Connection Communities, Windward Communities and Shared Services. The Benefits Manager will be responsible for all group benefits programs (i.e., medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life, accident and disability plans, 401k plan etc.), leave administration, and wellness initiatives. This position provides leadership on enhancements needed on plans and processes and will also perform the day-to-day administration of health & welfare and retirement benefit plans. This position should ideally be based out of the Tampa/Clearwater, Florida area. This a hybrid position that will work both in the office and remote. 

Overview

Green Courte Residential Holdings is an exciting, fast-growing company. We own and operate active adult/independent living senior housing communities (True Connection Communities) and land lease communities (Windward Communities) with our corporate office located in Clearwater, Florida. We are an affiliate company of Green Courte Partners, LLC, a private equity real estate investment firm focused on building industry-leading companies within niche real estate sectors. To learn more about our entities visit: www.trueconnectioncommunities.com or www.livewindward.com. 

Benefit of working for us

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance offered
• 401k Program
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Staff development courses & free online training courses
• Paid Training
• Bonus Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Benefit Brokers and third-party vendors to recommend and administer benefit offerings.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing such as new hire and open enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, etc.
• Coordinate transfer of data and file feeds to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and file feeds.
• Oversee set-up and maintenance of employee benefits files/deduction codes, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records in HRIS system and third-party systems.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of payment for all group plans. Reconciles invoice payments monthly. 
• Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs.
• Reviews plans annually to recommend cost share and plan modifications; assessing workforce needs, budget considerations, and competitive practices. 
• Manages ADA requests, FMLA and other leave of absence programs
• Manages benefit plan audit process including non-discrimination testing. 
• Develops wellness initiatives to advance the health and welfare of the workforce. 
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Partners with Benefit Broker to develop benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to team member as needed. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum experience in Human Resources and/or benefits administration required.

• Strong understanding of the intricacies of how benefit plans work.

• CEBS certification a plus.
• Experience with ADP Benefits Administration a plus. 
• Must be service focused and have a genuine interest in the welfare of others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills.
• Must be an independent worker who is able to problem solve and analyze data. 
• Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and handle high-stress situations.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, or other protected status, as established by Federal or State laws.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.