Manager, Benefits

Benefits Manager

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Summary: The Benefits Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of high quality benefit programs and services aligned with plan provisions and the strategic goals of Pardee UNC Health Care. The Benefits Manager continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration.

Responsibilities:

• Directs and plans the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.).
• Facilitates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration. Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Coordinates daily benefits processing. Plan, organize and execute open enrollment.
• Designs, recommends and implements new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes.
• Negotiates with vendors and administrators for best plans, options and rates.
• Evaluates and revises internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Enters accurate and timely entry of data into HRIS and Benefits tools. Maintains routine audits of benefits information in HRIS tools to ensure data integrity.
• Monitors administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepares budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
• Reviews both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.

Other information: Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field or and equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 5 years benefits administration experience. Preferred: Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) certification as issued by International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) 01.9060.0009