Benefits Manager

Hanger•Austin, TX

18d•$130,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom. Could This Be For You? We are seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and administration of the company's Benefits programs. Responsibilities include 401k, healthcare benefits, and leave administration. The Manager of Benefits is responsible for the design, coordination, administration and maintenance of benefits programs, vendor selection and management, participant communications and enrollment and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or related field
5+ years of comprehensive experience in benefit administration
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and creative thinking skills
Able to thrive in a dynamic workplace and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Highly approachable and displays a positive approach to work and internal customers
Strong working knowledge of HR practices and trends
Utilizes a consultative approach when engaging with internal customers
Able to engage with the business leaders to develop meaningful solutions
Ability to effectively evaluate, analyze, design, and implement projects
Advanced knowledge of Benefits Administration, Benefit and Employment Law, ACA, ERISA Law, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation and OSHA
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with all levels
Full awareness of best practices and compliance and able to incorporates into discussions, decisions and solutions
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Responsibilities

Drive and promote the integrated Total Rewards strategy regarding Benefits
Ensure that Benefits solutions are designed and implemented effectively and in a timely manner
Manage external solution providers to ensure benefits programs are competitive in the marketplace
Manage and maintain all aspects of total rewards programs; such benefit administration, wellness, 401(k), leave administration and employee communications
Assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of HR Information Systems
Support HR Business Partners (HRBPs) with Total Rewards solutions to enhance the employee experience and meet business needs
Advise HRBPs and line managers on leave administration and COBRA issues
Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Payroll and other internal stakeholders to ensure benefits program costs are managed effectively
Gather and analyze information and translate into metrics, structured reporting, and data driven analysis
Create scorecard and dashboards with relevant information to influence strategic planning and sound decision making
Ensure compliance standards are met; as well as, maintain a working knowledge of federal and state legislation influencing compensation and benefits

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
8 Paid Holidays per Year
Paid Vacation Time Off
Paid Sick Time Off
8 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community
Floating Holiday
Life Insurance
Medical Flex Spend Account
Dependent Care Flex Spend Account
Free employee assistance program
401(k)
Full-time employees are also eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance