Benefits Manager - Req. ID: 3004

At Denali the work we do begins and ends with employees, therefore we strive to ELEVATE employees to be their best at work and home.

• Join an Innovative Company: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values employees, customers, the environment, innovative strategies, and continuous improvement.
• Lead a High-Performing Team: Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to employees, customers, and vendors.
• Make an Impact: Play a key role in managing a competitive benefits program that supports employee well-being, recognizes employee efforts, and provides opportunities to succeed.
• Commitment to Excellence: Work in an environment where safety, community, growth, values, and service excellence drive everything we do.

ELEVATE Employees. Drive Innovation. Apply to become our next Benefits Manager!

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Benefits Manager - Russellville, AR

Must be able to work in the corporate office (Russellville, AR).

Summary:

The Benefits Manager is responsible for daily supervision of the benefits team and activities. Coaching and development of team members to perform high quality work in an efficient manner, and daily administration of health, wellness and financial benefits are key responsibilities.

Essential Duties:

Benefits: We offer an extensive and competitive benefit plan for all our full-time employees as we value their time and commitment. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous 401k match up to 4%
• Company-paid Long Term Disability
• Company-paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid AD&D.
• Company paid Life.
• Voluntary life for employees and family
• Health savings plan
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time
• 9 paid holidays

Essential Duties:

• Supervision
  • Daily supervision and support of benefit team members to assure timely completion of high-quality work
  • Delegate tasks and provide proper follow-up
  • Coach and mentor team to establish goals and assist them in creating pathways for success, growth, and advancement
• Benefits Administration

• Maintain collaborative relationships with benefit and HRIS vendors
• Assure internal and external teams work together to efficiently complete enrollments, status changes, and corrections
• Assist VP of Human Resources with day-to-day administration of self-funded medical insurance plan, including coordination of employee issues with TPA and its associates
• Consult with vendors regarding claims as needed
• Coordinate ongoing plan audits and special audits as needed
• Assist with employee communication efforts especially related to enrollment
• Coordinate with Benefits Specialist and broker to assure vendor partners meet expectations for performance
• Address employee questions and concerns by interpreting benefit policies and procedures and assisting with access issues
• Manage Terry Berry anniversary award and Be Well wellness programs

• HRIS
  • Coordinate updates and changes to ADP business rules for benefit enrollment events and benefit plans set-up to assure correct settings (eligibility dates, rate changes, ACA, file feeds, arrears, etc.)
  • Coordinate efforts to escalate the need for assistance
• Compliance
  • Assure timely and accurate compliance with applicable government regulations, plan documents, and company policies
  • Assure on time filing of ACA 1095 remittances using ADP’s Compliance module
  • Coordinate efforts to perform ACA audits on a quarterly basis
  • Assure completion of annual benefits 5500 filings and SAR distribution
  • Assist with 401k compliance
• Special Projects
  • Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for benefit team functions
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Proficient understanding of benefits (plan designs, premium calculations, plan limits, coverages, exclusions, enrollment methods, eligibility, etc.)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles for multiple companies, pay groups, divisions, etc.

• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs
• Understanding of standard contract language

Skills:

• Collaboratively manage, coach, and lead a team toward ongoing excellence
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excel: formulas, pivot tables, macros, filters, look-up, etc.
  • PowerPoint: slide designs
• Proficient knowledge of PDF programs (editing and creating fillable forms)
• Familiarity with Smartsheet project and task management program
• Acute reasoning skills for understanding HRIS data file feed mechanisms
• Use of data analytics to measure task progress
• Encourage teamwork through excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective planning and prioritizing skills

Abilities:

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance
• Work in a highly organized manner by utilizing skills that assure efficiency, high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, time management, and task tracking
• Think critically and analytically to understand complicated concepts and problem-solve
• Thrive in fast-paced, quickly changing environment
• Flexible availability
• Occasional travel

Work Environment

Position is in-office 40 hours per week.

Physical Demands

Position requires sitting, standing, typing, and viewing a computer screen for extended periods of time. Other less frequent physical demands include bending and lifting.

Experience and Education

Minimum Required Work Experience and Education:

• 3 years’ of recent (within past 5 years) group benefits administration work experience (health, wellness, financial) or other closely related work experience
• 3 years’ work experience managing a team of at 2 or more people
• Recent work experience (past 3 years) with HRIS systems and automated data file feeds
• Associate’s degree in business, HR, accounting, finance (other degrees may be considered depending on work experience)

Experience and Education – cont’d

Preferred Work Experience and Education:

• 5 years of group benefits administration work experience (health, wellness, financial) or other closely related work experience
• 5 years’ work experience managing a team of 2 or more people
• Recent experience (past 3 years) with ADP Workforce Now and automated data file feeds
• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, accounting, finance (other degrees may be considered depending on work experience)
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees. Accordingly, the Company will not engage in any form of employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Company hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all employees that is free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination.

Please Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.