Benefits Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Benefits Manager is responsible for managing the firm’s benefits offerings for all personnel, both domestic and international. The role will administrate all benefit plans and wellness programs including but not limited to medical, dental, life, disability, supplemental plans, FSA, COBRA, and 401(k). This position works closely with vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure a high degree of benefit satisfaction while ensuring the firm maintains a competitive position within the legal industry.

Job Description

Meet with others on the HR team on a regular basis to evaluate workflow and progress

Strategize on and set up structure for annual open enrollment process

Analyze and monitor internal processes for efficiency

Foster and maintain ongoing relationships with existing health plan vendors and prospective vendors

Manage all employee self-service benefit portal maintenance

Responsible for the management and administration of all personnel benefit plans and wellness programs including but not limited to medical, dental, life, disability, supplemental plans, FSA, HSA, COBRA, and 401(k) in U.S. and international

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Work closely with benefit vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction and superior administration

Define strategies for each benefit program, evaluate usage and effectiveness and align the program structure to overall business objectives, including maintaining a competitive position within the legal industry

Develop and implement proactive communication strategies to maximize the value of benefits to the employees and the organization

Manage periodic audits of benefit plans and processes in order to ensure accurate and effective administration and identify opportunities for efficiencies including consistent review of regulatory compliance, including but not limited to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA and similar federal, state and local regulations

Research and keep up to date on industry trends while utilizing vendor admin systems to create reports and analyze utilization rates

Monitor administrative costs and pricing of benefit programs and recommend