Benefits Manager

divh2Benefits Manager/h2pThe Benefits Manager is responsible for developing and managing all benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 403(b) plans, etc. This position will be responsible for reviewing, recommending and ensuring existing programs are in compliance with legal requirements and company objectives./ph3Responsibilities/h3pEssential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:/pulliOversee the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information./liliManage day-to-day benefits administration, including billing, enrollment and changes./liliLeads the annual open enrollment process./liliOversee benefit inquiries on plan provisions, benefit enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries./liliMaintains the leave-of-absence process through chosen vendor: medical, personal, disability, and FMLA also through chosen vendor./liliEstablish and maintain relationships with external vendors and providers and ensure procedures are followed to minimize costs. Serves as primary contact for employees and vendors related to benefits./liliConducts audits and ensures payment invoices for benefit providers./liliManages 403(b) plan and responds to inquiries relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts./liliConducts the annual benefit renewal process by evaluating and analyzing data presented by the benefits broker./liliPrepares reports and presentations as requested by the CHRO for senior management./liliMonitor trends, best practices and external competitiveness and makes recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of benefit programs and analyze benefit plans to determine cost/benefit./liliAct as an expert consultant to management in support of benefits plan designs./liliCompletes benefits reporting requirements and ensures compliance with applicable government legislation./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpAdditional Ministerial Responsibilities:/pulliEstablish and maintain relationships with external vendors and providers and ensure procedures are followed to minimize costs. Serves as primary contact for employees, Business Managers, Priests and vendors related to benefits./liliEnsures all Catholic protocols are met as it pertains to benefits, prescriptions, leave of absence, etc./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pPosition Requirements:/ppKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:/pulliExcellent written and verbal communication skills./liliThorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and benefits administration (FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.)/liliProven ability to work effectively in a team environment./liliStrong problem-solving, and time-management skills./liliExcellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines./liliExtensive knowledge of benefits plan designs and contract language./liliAbility to maintain confidentiality./liliAbility to analyze data and make strategic recommendations./liliExcellent computer skills and the ability to navigate various types of software. Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PP, Visio, etc./liliAccounting background preferred/li/ululliHighly knowledgeable with all aspects of employee benefit programs (health, dental vision, life and disability insurance)./liliStrong attention to detail/li/ulpEducation and Experience:/pulliBachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field./liliSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification or equivalent required/liliCEBS certification, or CPA a strong plus./liliMinimum seven years of experience in managing and administering benefits programs required. (open enrollment, leave administration, compliance)./liliMinimum seven year of experience with HRIS software./liliMinimum three years accounting experience./li/ulpSpecial Requirements:/pulliPracticing Catholic in good standing required/liliBilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, proficiency in English, Spanish and Vietnamese are preferred./li/ulpPhysical Requirements Specific to the Job:/pulliN/A/li/ulpCompensation Benefits:/pulliCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package/li/ulpThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of the Diocese of Dallas Pastoral Center./ppThe Diocese of Dallas Pastoral Center reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employees at-will employment status./ph3Pay Range/h3pUSD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr./p/div