Benefits Manager

This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of benefits for LCS corporate employees and Life Care Services Employment community benefits. This includes ensuring adherence to timelines, applicable laws, and regulations. This position will play a key role in assessing benefit offerings for competitiveness and costs.

Experience is Everything;

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative work space. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of the seniors.

The Role:

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs for LCS employees and through the Life Care Services Employment entity for our community employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other ancillary benefits.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits.
• Works closely with the Finance, Accounting, and Payroll teams to ensure plan accounting, employee deductions, employee accounts, employee statements, and employer plan costing are accurate.
• Participate in the research, analysis, development/revision, and implementation of employee benefit and retirement programs designed to maintain the company’s objectives and competitive position in the marketplace.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and external benefits vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits.
• Manage the annual open enrollment process, including employee communications and system updates.
• Oversee retirement programs. Acts as Plan Administrator and ensures completion of annual retirement plan audits, non- discrimination testing, and regulatory filings.
• Analyze benefits utilization and costs to recommend improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and benefits providers to resolve issues and ensure exceptional service.
• Oversee the reconciliation and billing processes for all benefits provider billings and preparation of documents for payment of invoices. Billings may include but are not limited to: medical and dental and medical admin fees, COBRA, Flexible/Health Savings accounts, life and disability, and administration fees. Perform complete audits of provider billings.
• Assist with onboarding of new communities and providing education to employees on benefits eligibility and plan options.
• Develop and deliver training programs on benefits and leave policies for managers and employees.
Responsible for the effective management and leadership of a team. This includes, but is not limited to: hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and managing performance, allocating compensation, effectively handling employee relations issues, managing terminations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.
• Experience using HRIS and benefits management systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Certification in benefits or HR management (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.

Why LCS?

Industry leader. The Nation’s third-largest senior living operator, ranked number one in customer satisfaction among senior living communities.

Inclusive and collaborative culture. We’re dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have an engaged Diversity and Inclusion Council focused on creating awareness and educating employees on inclusivity. In addition, LCS creates a collaborative culture that provides an exceptional experience for every employee.

Top Workplace USA: LCS has earned the Top Workplaces USA award for several consecutive years and is recognized for our strong company culture and engaged workforce. In addition, LCS earned ten culture excellence awards in areas such as DE&I practices, top managers, professional development and clued-in leaders, to name a few.

Top Workplace Iowa: LCS employees truly believe we are an employer choice. This recognition, for 4 years running, is in large part due to the culture of excellence that our employees help deliver every single day.

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave.

Charity and community involvement. We are recognized as a national team for the Alzheimer’s Association and consistently a top contributor to United Way. We also support our employee’s individual community contributions and provide opportunities to get involved at our corporate locations and in our communities.

Outstanding advancement opportunities. LCS is growing and we think you should too. Our company growth allows for internal growth opportunities across all of our business lines.

Ongoing career development. Onsite education opportunities, education assistance, and continuing education credits allow LCS employees to keep their knowledge of current industry changes relevant.

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You’ll see this commitment in our people. They’re talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed—strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and creating lasting value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: www.lcsnet.com

Travel Frequency: 10-15%

Estimated Salary Range: $96,000 - $120,000

The actual title & salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES, IS REQUIRED

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER