Our client is seeking an experienced and energetic Benefits Manager (Assistant Administrator) to administer and carry out the organization's employee benefits program which covers approximately 5,000 employees and retirees. This is a highly responsible position that manages elements including health insurance plans, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, 457 deferred compensation, and other employee benefit programs. The organization’s program includes self-insured and fully insured plans.
Applicants are highly encouraged to attach to their application, a work sample of open enrollment communication materials they have developed and any reports that reflect analysis of benefit programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Oversee the administration of employee benefits program to include areas such as medical, prescription, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, EAP, 457 (b) plan, etc.
- Manages the Benefits Division and staff by coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees.
- Works in collaboration with Human Resources Administrator to provide well-informed recommendations on the benefits program. Analyzes and develops benefit strategies to ensure high quality and cost-effective programs.
- Ensures compliance with federal/state benefit regulations (such as the ACA, FMLA, COBRA, etc); and County policies.
- Proactively communicates benefits programs to ensure clear understanding of program options, eligibility, and policies.
- Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
- Works closely with benefit consultants on annual benefit plan renewals, and plan design changes/recommendation, studies/trend analysis, projections, and RFPs as appropriate.
- Designs, coordinates, and implements the annual open enrollment program.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certifications are highly desired.
- At least 8 years of experience administering benefits programs to include health insurance plans and other group insurance plans (self-insured and fully insured), life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, 457 deferred compensation, and other employee benefit programs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Ellicott City, MD (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ellicott City, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person