The Benefits Manager will be involved in multiples aspects of the day-to-day internal and external administration of multi-state U.S. & Canada based employee benefits. Plans consist of Healthcare, Life AD&D, Disability, worker’s compensation, leave administration (FMLA), 401(k) and various ancillary and voluntary products. This role will also be responsible for ensuring successful annual open enrollment in our company benefits.

• Interact internally with HR Representatives, functional leaders and staff to respond to employee questions, resolve problems and effectively communicate an understanding of the organization’s benefits and policies
• Liaise with external benefit vendors and consultants on plan administration, benefits and service issues
• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance and Payroll teams to manage and audit benefit enrollment and payroll deduction information as appropriate
• Manage all aspects of annual open enrollment including, but not limited to communications, education, vendor changes and system’s setup
• Assist with day-to-day employee communications and web-based administrative tools
• Process web-based employee transactions including new hire enrollment and employee qualifying life event changes
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure effective departmental efficiency and compliance with federal, state and local laws related to health and welfare benefits and Leave of Absence