Job Posting for MANAGER - BENEFITS & RETIREMENT at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
MANAGER - BENEFITS & RETIREMENT
Position Number
00055817
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
LSUNO Administration Services
Department
Human Resource Management
Position Summary
Under broad supervision from the Assistant Director of Compensation & Benefits, the incumbent plans, organizes, directs and controls the administration of employee benefits and retirement offered by LSU Health New Orleans. The incumbent provides managerial leadership for the benefits section and ensures compliance with applicable Human Resources, university, state, and federal policies and regulations
Additional Position Information
Management
Manages the Benefits team in all aspects of administering various employee and retiree benefit programs which include state and supplemental retirement plans, health and voluntary insurance plans, and leave administration.
Ensures a continuous high level of customer service.
Establishes and monitors department priorities and work standards.
Trains, educates, and supervises benefits staff.
Establishes University policies and procedures relating to all employee benefit programs and assures legal compliance for all plans.
Performs periodic data entry audits to verify accuracy and to identify any issues.
Manages all administrative aspects of leave administration, FMLA, Leave without pay, and workers’ compensation claims to include tracking hours used/taken; are in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines, and working closely with the HR Service Center and Payroll to ensure that pay for associates are accurate and correct
Employee Consultation and Benefits Enrollment
Counsels employees and retirees on retirement and insurance options.
Participates in insurance enrollment data entry for incoming Residents and annual enrollment.
Oversees and develops the benefits component of the New employee orientation and the Resident orientation program.
Relationship & Vendor Management
Works with benefit vendors, state retirement system offices, the Office of Group Benefits, and LSU A&M’s Benefits Office to implement all applicable benefit programs and resolve benefit issues in a timely manner.
Effectively collaborates with Payroll, Accounts Receivable and other internal departments to resolve enrollment and invoicing issues.
Benefits HRIS and Affordable Care Act Administration
Manages the HR effort for compliance with all aspects of the Affordable Care Act.
Liaisons with other LSU agencies to discuss best approaches regarding ACA compliance and automation.
Works closely with Information Technology regarding the automation and testing of data, coding of 1094-C and 1095-C forms, and for benefit program changes.
Ensures benefit webpages are monitored for functionality and are updated as needed.
Participates in system testing for software upgrades, patches and releases.
Employee Communication & Education
Designs, implements and maintains benefits communication and education programs designed to enhance employee understanding of all benefits.
In collaboration with the Benefits Team, plans and executes benefits orientations, annual enrollment meetings, and benefits fairs including the development and communication of education materials.
Leave administration
Manages the workers’ compensation Transitional Return to Work Plan.
Collaborates with Return to Work Teams to determine eligibility for returning to work with restrictions.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
5
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Human Resource experience to include at least 5 years of retirement or benefits experience.
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Master's
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Human Resources Management, Education, Business Administration
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, CCP
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
Higher Education experience, Peoplesoft experience, State agency experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U00807P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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