Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager

Walker Bowen Talent Partners has partnered with a public, multi-unit retail store chain to find their next amazing Benefits Manager! This is an onsite role – 5 days a week – in Sunbury, PA. Our client is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager with 5+ years' experience in benefit plan strategy, design, and administration with proven experience designing and implementing benefit and related programs for an Enterprise sized environment. If you're looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation and who is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities – then read on! ***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Unfortunately our client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.*** THE ROLE The Benefits Manager is responsible for the following:

• Health and Welfare Plans Oversee the administration of our client's comprehensive Health and Welfare programs including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Programs and COBRA.
• Serve as the primary Point of Contact for Third Party brokers and vendors – managing relationships and resolving claims and benefit issues.
• Support associates throughout benefit lifecycle including orientation, enrollment, coordination of payroll deductions, benefits related queries and support to resolution.
• Manage weekly benefit budget and estimated budget projection with broker and submit to accounting for release.
• Responsible for managing a $43M budget, forecast and oversee expenses by reviewing, reconciling, and submitting weekly and monthly vendor invoices for payment.
• Deliver high quality customer service while managing benefit escalations and work with providers to deliver a viable solution for all parties.
• Create and deliver effective communications to increase Health and Wellness awareness and improve plan participation, staying abreast of regulatory changes and mandated disclosures.
• Develop and maintain benefit designs and retirement programs by updating Workday's eligibility and rate tables.
• Retirement Saving Plans Administration of 401(k) retirement plan to include compliance, setting up deductions, reporting eligibility dates and compiling required documentation for Form 5500 annual reporting.
• Manage annual 401(k) audit process including census preparation, coordinating with record keepers, independent auditors and other relevant parties.
• Serve as primary reviewer of auditor's annual financial reports, Form 5500 and SAR preparation. Responsible for resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare all documentation in "near final" form for Director review prior to filing.
• Compliance Management Manage and maintaining company leave of absence staff and programs ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws. Responsible for FMLA, STD and ADA compliance and administration. Follow ACA compliance regulations and leads the filing of returns to the IRS and 1095-C forms to associates.
• Other Initiatives and Processes Organize and manage annual Open Enrollment. Provide reporting on new hires, terminations, other relevant data as required. Create and manage EIB file feed and HRIS ongoing requests.
• Supervisory Responsibilities This position has supervisory responsibilities of three direct reports, in addition to managing an external partnership with multiple third-party vendors.

Requirements WHO YOU ARE Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources or related field with an emphasis in business or finance, or equivalent years professional/analytical experience related to the duties outlined above. Require 5+ years in benefit plan strategy, design and administration with proven experience designing and implementing benefit and related programs. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic benefits and wellness professional with both strategic and hands-on experience getting things done. Deep knowledge of employee benefit plan design including healthcare, leave of absence and defined contribution retirement programs along with the associated complexities of plan administration, associated payroll processes, regulatory requirements and benefits program taxability. Benefits Comprehensive benefits plan and 401k