Corporate Benefits Manager

For seven decades, Herschend Enterprises, a family of companies focused on family entertainment has operated with the purpose to bring families closer together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®, and today is considered the largest family-owned themed attractions corporation.

More than 12,000 employees work daily to create wholesome, immersive entertainment experiences with soul and depth. Experiences for every generation of the family. Sometimes thrilling. Sometimes lighthearted. Always distinctive. Our award-winning theme parks, entertainment and attractions aim to inspire happiness and family bonding.

Herschend is an equal opportunity employer that strives to provide a workplace where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. 

Herschend considers its employee benefit programs to be an integral part of its corporate objective to be a Great Place to Work for Great People.  The Corporate Benefits Manager is responsible for administration of centralized employee benefits in all Herschend operations and oversees a team of specialists who administer these programs. Benefits administration is highly technical and analytical in nature, requiring a vast number of details to be managed in a consistent manner. As needed, this position provides special guidance and assistance to all locations on various employee benefit plans.  The Corporate Benefits Manager coordinates benefit programs ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position also makes recommendations to the Director of Benefits in developing, implementing and evaluating new and on-going benefit programs, policies and processes.
 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Plan, direct and supervise all activities relating to administration and maintenance of employee benefit programs ensuring cost effectiveness and internal equity among employees.
• Serve as a contact with providers (including group health, life, disability and retirement plans) to facilitate administration of benefit programs.
• Assure company compliance with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other laws & regulations affecting company benefit programs.
• Install approved new plans or changes to existing plans by developing or revising procedures, forms, and related training. Advise and counsel management and employees on benefit programs as needed.
• As requested, lead training sessions with other HR/Benefits personnel and/or company management on technical benefits topics.
• Supervise maintenance of enrollment and other records for all benefits plans.
• Develop recommended changes to benefit strategies & plans.
• Manages all benefits staff and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department and acts as coach and mentor to employees in the benefits department.
• Infrequent travel may be expected.

SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, with emphasis in HR, Accounting or Benefits-related field of study preferred
• 5 years of experience in benefits or related benefits management preferred
• 3 years of supervisory experience preferred