What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Manager position at Connect Search, LLC?
Summary
Connect Search is hiring a Benefits Manager in Madison. This position offers a hybrid work from home schedule.
Responsibilities
- Oversee administration and compliance of self-funded employee benefits programs.
- Drive process improvement for the Benefit billing and reconciliation process.
- Serve as member of Benefit Work Team to deliver best in class benefit plan design.
- Lead and manage audits across the team.
- Oversee EDI feeds and discrepancy reports.
- Oversee and develop annual compliance communications.
- Oversee ACA, CMS, COBRA, retiree shareholder processes and requirements.
- Responsible for compliance and complete benefit termination processes.
- Oversee RFPs and transitions to new vendors to drive retirement strategy.
- Complete 5500 filings, SAR, Annual Notices.
- Oversee the 401k Annual Audit.
- Develop and oversee annual compliance calendar.
- Oversee EEO reporting requirements.
- Oversee and update the ERISA Wrap Plan.
- Provide ongoing training and education to managers and employees on compliance requirements.
- Ensure plans are administered under appropriate ERISA, federal and state laws and regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Supervision/Management experience is required.
- 5 years experience with benefit plan administration, auditing, & compliance.
- 5 years of experience in administering programs in a complex, multi-state environment.
- Experience administering 401k plans.
- Experience with fully-insured and self-insured insurance plans.
- Knowledge of Health Care Reform.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000