Manager, Benefits

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Looking to shape the future of employee well-being while ensuring compliance and strategic alignment? As the Manager, Benefits at Spectrum, you will drive the development and administration of benefit programs, guide HR professionals, and act as a key liaison to third-party providers. Your expertise will help deliver competitive solutions that positively impact every associate across the organization.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Ensure that all benefits programs adhere to current regulations and support the organization's strategic objectives
• Ensure legal compliance of benefit programs, plan documents, reporting and disclosure
• Help plan, research and design benefit programs to ensure long-term financial success of the organization and deliver competitive benefit programs to associates by incorporating latest developments in the field of health, welfare and retirement plan benefits
• Manage Benefits staff to maintain high level of morale and productivity
• Active relationship management with all external consultants, insurance providers and outsourcing service partners
• Ensure escalated benefit inquiries and complaints are handled fairly and quickly
• Monitor current and expected costs and ensure processes are in place for timely payments to external vendors
• Assist with the facilitation of provider renewals/RFPs in partnership with Procurement,
• Finance and external consultants. Assist in the draft of comprehensive benefit communications for annual enrollment and ongoing employee education
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Management Practice Manuals and Policies.
• Assist in the daily administration of company-wide benefit plans
• Work with Payroll and HRIS teams to resolve benefit deduction issues and enrollment discrepancies
• Ensure that programs and plans are compliant at an operational level. Oversee benefit related government filings
• Ensure that new benefits programs and changes to the existing benefits programs well communicated to employees

• Office environment

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in large company employee benefit programs

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Analyze and interpret data
• Communicate orally and in writing in a thoughtful and straightforward manner
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding ERISA , PPACA, HIPAA and FMLA

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist 'CEBS'

• 2+ years of management or leadership experience