HR Manager, Benefits and Wellness

$15,000 - $110,000/Yr

Trek Bikes - Waterloo, WI

Full-time - Manager

Waterloo, WI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As the Manager of Benefits and Wellness at Trek, you will play a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of employees across North America. This position involves managing comprehensive benefits packages, promoting wellness initiatives, and overseeing the onsite medical clinic and gym. You will act as a trusted resource for the business, ensuring compliance and providing support on all aspects of benefits and wellness programs, ultimately empowering employees to perform at their best.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and administration of health, dental, and vision plans.
• Manage relationships with insurance carriers and third-party administrators.
• Assist employees with navigating issues such as pre-authorization, denied claims, and billing.
• Oversee the pharmacy benefit manager and handle denials and overrides as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely flow of eligibility and enrollment data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Direct the administration of the company's retirement plans (401(k) and ESOP).
• Drive process enhancements and automation to improve efficiencies.
• Attend 401(k) Retirement Committee meetings and collaborate with committee members and financial advisors.
• Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to provide resources and activities that support a healthy lifestyle.
• Oversee the operations of the onsite medical clinic and gym.
• Prepare comprehensive benefit and wellbeing communications for open enrollment and wellness initiatives.
• Resolve moderately complex employee issues or escalate concerns as needed.
• Regularly meet and work with vendors and/or brokers to ensure high customer service delivery.
• Communicate with external benefit vendors regarding benefit programs and resolution of member issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, managers, and employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Experience managing Employee Stock Ownership Programs (ESOP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in benefits management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification is a plus.
• Workday specific experience beneficial.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification is a plus.
• Workday specific experience beneficial.

Benefits

• Flexible and fun company culture
• Competitive health care
• PPO & HDHP medical plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
• Competitive vacation package
• 401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
• 12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
• Flexible holiday schedule - 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts