Corporate Benefits Manager

Large Assisted Living Corporation is looking to bring on a Benefits Program Manager to oversee the company's benefits program!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage the health & welfare, retirement plans and leave of absence programs and administration.

· Manage full cycle enrollment/eligibility process including open enrollment, newly eligible employees, reporting, administration

· Manage federal, state and company leave of absence program, including employee communication, tracking and compliance.

· Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to all benefit plans.

· Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws and report necessary or suggested changes to senior management

· Lead the strategic planning of health & welfare and retirement benefits

· Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.

· Manage the relationship with brokers, insurance carriers, and other administrative agencies outside the company to ensure program is administered effectively.

· Generate and coordinate communications to employees about benefit program offerings and changes.

· Support and train Business Office Managers in benefits related activities.

· Review all benefit documentation including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, benefit agreements and insurance policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

· 5 years of experience with benefits administration and compliance including health & welfare, retirement and leaves of absence required

· Experience with Kronos HRIS/Payroll, Alight SmartBen Enrollment/Eligibility system or other similar system administration experience strongly preferred.

· Proficiency with Windows based software and Microsoft Office Suite products in a network environment.

· Superior Excel Skills (i.e. v-look ups, pivot tables).

· An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

· Advanced research and analytical skills.

· Problem solving and attention to detail.

· In depth knowledge of benefits and regulatory requirements.

· Strong command of the English language. Strong writing skills and excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to convey a positive and professional image in person, to work effectively with all stakeholders.

· Ability to conduct compliance audits and take corrective actions on any findings.

· Ability to evaluate current workflows and processes to identify and develop proposals for improvement.

· In depth knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems and Health & Welfare eligibility/enrollment systems.

· Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

· Ability to manipulate data and other information management tools for analysis and reporting purposes.
· Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making.

Location: Bellevue, WA

Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri

Pay: Starting at $45 / Hr DOE

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location