What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Benefits position at American Bankers Association?

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day administration of all health and welfare and retirement programs, including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, (k) and (b) plans.
Manage the day-to-day administration of the retiree medical and life insurance benefits programs.
Function as first-level support for all benefits inquiries, with escalation to senior benefits staff as needed.
Provide key support for the annual Open Enrollment project, including Workday testing support, communicating benefit plan changes to employees and managing COBRA open enrollment.
Conduct benefits new hire orientation and serve as primary POC for benefits onboarding activities.
Partner with external vendors and consultants, as well as internal communications staff, to develop ongoing benefits communications that engage employees using various tools and modes of communication.
Maintain updates to benefits communication content.
Process and reconcile all benefits invoices each month, including preparation of monthly eligible expense reports for the retiree VEBA.
Assist with preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies (e.g., Form , Non-Discrimination Testing, etc.).
Maintain Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents, Benefit Summaries and Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs).
Ensure ABAs compliance with provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of (COBRA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other pertinent laws.
Provide high level support to employees on Leaves of Absence programs including referrals to third party administrator on short-term and long-term disability, FMLA, ADAAA, and workers compensation.
Other duties as assigned by business needs.

Requirements :

5-7 years of solid benefits administration experience.

Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, management, and benefit vendors / consultants.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced benefits department.

Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, successfully manage Workday HRIS and data audits, and manage billing reconciliations.

High standards of quality and accuracy; attention to detail required.

Excellent and responsive customer service skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including navigation / translation of legal plan documents. Proven experience writing direct-to-employee communications.

Must be self-motivated and results-oriented.

Demonstrable project management experience. Excellent project management skills required.

Ability to manage confidential and / or sensitive issues and policies.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field is required.

PHR, SHRM-CP or CEBS certification preferred.

Experience with Workday preferred.

High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following :

Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person and over the phone

Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing.

Engage in intermittent physical activity, including bending, reaching, lifting, filing, and prolonged periods of sitting

Travel minimally, via car or plane, which requires ability to manage luggage, laptop, and briefing materials (up to 25 pounds)

Salary Band Range :

68,.00 - $95,.00 - $,.00

American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABA encourages and celebrates diversity so if you are motivated, hardworking and want to make a difference, come as you are!

Salary : $68 - $95

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