Under minimum supervision, the Benefits Manager is responsible for coordinating, administering, and directing day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision. short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending), leave of absence, and other employee benefits programs. The Benefits Manager is also responsible for the administration of the organization's retirement plans, 401(k) and 457(b).

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Benefits Manager works with a minimal amount of supervision and direction and is authorized to take reasonable actions necessary to carry out the assigned responsibilities of the position, provided that such action is consistent with cost-effective practices and is consistent with the policy and procedures of Kinecta Federal Credit Union.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Benefits Manager has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will be expected to take the lead on assigned projects and may oversee the work of others working on assigned projects.

• Works with benefits vendors in the design, recommendation, and implementation of benefit programs. Responsible for recurring open enrollment processes and carrier feeds from ADP to the appropriate vendor(s).
• Participates in health benefits annual renewal process and cost utilization reviews.
• Serves as primary contact for benefits vendors, third-party administrators, and employees.
• Works effectively to make sure the plans run smoothly, and employee inquiries are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations.
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required regulatory filings.
• Serves as the Secretary of the 401(k) Committee, attends the meeting, takes minutes, and ensures that all meeting materials are in order.
• Coordinates benefit changes with Payroll during open enrollment.
• Oversees maintenance of employee benefits files and updating employee benefits information in the payroll system.
• Works with employees and outside vendors in effectively managing Leave of Absences.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other duties including special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess strong knowledge of both Health and Retirement plans and human resource management procedures.
• Must be able to use and exercise critical thinking skills as it applies to judgment and decision making.
• Must possess general knowledge of laws and regulations relating to leave of absence administration.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to build professional relationships with executive and staff level employees.
• Must be goal oriented, with the desire to meet or exceed assigned objectives and expectations.
• Must possess strong organizational, project and time management skills.
• Must possess the ability to supervisor, lead and direct projects and personnel.

Education, Training and Experience:

Potential candidates for this position must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources Management, or related field.
• Six years' experience in benefits administration, three years of which must have been in a responsible human resources generalist position.
• PHR, SPHR, or Benefits certification preferred.

One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

• The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• The job may require flexibility with regards to scheduling days, hours, and work location, depending on business needs.
• The job is typically sedentary but may require standing and walking up to 35% of the work time to transfer files, ask questions, and related activities.

Must be able to exercise sound judgment, effectively plan and be well organized, have excellent oral and written communications skills, work well under changing timelines, take the initiative and be flexible and cooperative. Accuracy, timeliness and maintaining confidentiality related to member, employee information and company records is required.

While performing the job duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; lift minimum 10 lbs.

The employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read and operate office equipment, as necessary. The employee works under typical office conditions and noise levels.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.