Benefits Consultant

Stantec-posted about 1 year ago
$91,500 - $132,700/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Plano, TX
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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The Benefits Consultant will specialize in compliance related to health and welfare benefits within the HR Talent Services team at Stantec. This role involves overseeing compliance functions, ensuring that the company's benefits programs adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain operational excellence in benefits administration.

  • Oversee compliance functions related to health and welfare benefits, including plan documentation, reporting, and non-discrimination testing.
  • Maintain accurate records of benefits plans, policies, and compliance activities.
  • Stay updated on federal, state, and local laws related to benefits, such as ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
  • Apprise leadership of violations or potential risks and provide recommendations for resolution.
  • Ensure benefits communications meet compliance requirements of the DOL and IRS.
  • Prepare and file required regulatory documents, such as Form 5500 and non-discrimination testing reports.
  • Ensure compliance with local ordinances, including the San Francisco Health Care Ordinance.
  • Draft, review, and maintain Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) in alignment with HIPAA requirements.
  • Assist with internal and external audits related to benefits compliance.
  • Identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
  • Provide training, tools, documentation, and mentoring to Service Center colleagues.
  • Strong knowledge of North American benefit offerings such as health, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, and retirement programs.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to explain complex benefit information to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to interpret complex benefits policies and data.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and provincial benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and others.
  • Exercises confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
  • Process improvement oriented with experience in US and Canadian benefit programs.
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency and a strong focus on employee experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in benefits compliance or related fields.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
  • Experience with plan vendor administration and program management is desirable.
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and health saving accounts.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans.
  • Emergency travel benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Ten paid holidays per year.
  • Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law.
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