Benefits Manager

At Procare HR, we're committed to changing workforce outcomes for care providers using our industry-focused HR services model! We provide comprehensive HR services to clients including payroll processing, benefits administration, workers compensation management, and general HR support, among other services.

Who We Are - Core Values

We strike the gong – Actions have a ripple effect. Every engagement is an opportunity to have a positive impact on our clients and team.

We laugh – Laughter is contagious. Keep it light when things are tough. Life is short, celebrate.

We explore – Individual curiosity and resourcefulness lead us to better solutions.

We show up – Sense of duty and accountability is part of our DNA. How we show up matters.

We are grateful – We are grateful for our clients and for each other, and approach all situations with humility. We appreciate the experiences that have shaped us.

We grow - We embrace the struggle that comes with personal growth so that we can better ourselves and our team.

Note: This is a Hybrid opportunity. Only local candidates will be considered at this time.

Role Summary

The Benefits Manager plays a critical role in overseeing a team of benefit professionals, ensuring the effective management and deliver of employee benefit programs, monitoring the various plans and policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company objectives. They will also stay informed of industry changes and new developments to help the business keep up with best practice standards. This position requires a strong background in benefits management, account management, and exceptional leadership skills.

Your Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide strong people leadership to a small team of benefits professionals to ensure the effective management and delivery of benefit plans.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to foster a collaborative environment, and promote continuous growth and improvement.
• Oversee all benefit related projects and handle escalated employee benefit issues from clients, vendors, employees, and beneficiaries in a quick, equitable and courteous manner.

Benefit Management & Administration

• Closely partner with Benefit Operations Director to provide strategic and impactful insights into benefits design and structure including but not limited to, 125 cafeteria plans, COBRA, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Act as a point of escalation for benefit-related issues, working closely with team members to resolve any disputes or concerns in a timely manner for all parties involved.
• Assist in customer service inquiries related to benefits and provide accurate and timely responses.
• Oversee annual benefit open enrollment process and ensure completion in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in the development and delivery of educational materials, presentations, and communication strategies to enhance employee understanding of benefit offerings and encourage participation.
• Document trends and proactively recommend process and/or system improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure seamless integration and processing of benefit administration tasks.

Compliance

• Conduct regular audits and quality checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity within the HRIS system.
• Ensure plans meet current and future requirements of the Affordable Care Act regulations and legislations, and ensure statutory compliance, including but not limited to ACA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA legislation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, including analyzing audit reports and ensuring integrity of the HRIS and other systems.
• Serves as the department’s internal resource for all regulatory and compliance-related matters.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in benefits management.
• Other duties as assigned.

This Role is a Good Fit if You

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Have 5 years of benefit management experience, including COBRA, flexible spending plans and 125 cafeteria plans, with at least 3 years in a leadership position
• Have 3 years of PEO and account management experience
• Are have familiarity with HRIS systems, preferably UKG, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess strong leadership abilities with a track record of effectively managing and developing teams
• Possess a customer-centric mindset
• CEBS, SHRM certification is a plus

The Perks

• Flexibility!
• Health insurance, with the company paying the single employee premium
• Company paid dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• A 401K plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Additional ancillary benefits including Vision, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident and Legal
• Company paid parking at HQ

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work at Procare HR and is not a complete job description. Procare Team Members perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.

Procare HR provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Procare HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000