Manager, Benefits (NJUS)

About the position

The Manager, Benefits is responsible for leading a team of Administrators and Professionals tasked with the administration of employee benefits in all company operations. This position provides special guidance and assistance to all locations on various employee benefit plans. The Manager surveys the industry and/or community to determine the company's competitive position in employee benefits. This position develops, recommends, and installs approved, new, or modified plans and employee benefits policies and supervises the administration of existing plans. Additionally, the Manager develops cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage at the least possible cost to the company and employee.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute benefits documentation, such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements, and insurance policies.
• Instruct insurance carriers, trustees, and other administrative agencies outside the company to effect changes in benefits program and ensure prompt and accurate compliance.
• Assure company compliance with provisions of Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Affordable Care Act.
• Supervise preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies.
• Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and report necessary or suggested changes to management.
• Coordinate company benefits with government-sponsored programs.
• Lead the Benefits Team while installing approved new plans or changes to existing plans by preparing announcement materials and plan summary documents.
• Conduct employee meetings and arrange for enrollment, advising management and employees on existing benefits.
• Evaluate and compare existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information.
• Handle benefits inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Human Resources or Business Administration
• 6-8 years of experience
• SHRM Certified Professional
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional
• Proven people leadership skills
• Service-oriented mentality
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a large, diverse organization
• Highly adaptable to change
• Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results
• Highly curious
• High degree of attention to detail
• Experience with the design and administration of corporate benefits plans, including retirement savings plans and health & welfare plans, specifically for a large, self-insured employer
• Experience with ERISA, ACA and other compliance-related laws and regulations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Advocacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs & Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
• 401(k) plan, with 66% of every dollar you contribute matched by NetJets
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Family & Caregiving Support