Benefits Manager

Summary

The Benefits Manager will be responsible for the design, communication, management, administration and compliance of the Firm’s benefits programs for legal and non-legal employees.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the Firm’s benefit programs.
• Identify benefit trends in the market and make recommendations to management for integration of new benefit programs to Firm.
• Act as a liaison between employees, benefit vendors and brokers to assist in successful resolution of any issues with enrollment, claims, benefit coverage, etc.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with third party administrators, vendors, and internal staff, including Payroll, Recruiting, HR and Finance.
• Administer all leaves of absence and accommodation requests, including FMLA, ADA, STD and LTD.
• Oversee benefits orientation for new hires and maintain appropriate paperwork.
• Manage annual open enrollment process, including evaluating claims experience and making recommendations for plan design changes.
• Manage and process all benefit bills and related benefit reconciliations.
• Maintain a current and thorough understanding of best practices for benefits and human resources.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and state laws governing benefit practices.
• Manage preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits and personnel policies.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5 plus years of experience in design and administration of Benefits programs and policies.
• 5 plus years of HRIS system experience.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, Federal and state labor laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Stellar professional customer service demeanor, ability to deal with sensitive and confidential employee benefit issues.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Effectively handle a heavy workload, prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.
• Work independently, initiate and identify solutions.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot systems-related issues.
• Experience working with Finance and ability to analyze numbers.