Benefits Manager

DePaul•Rochester, NY

2d•$70,000 - $73,112•Onsite

About The Position

DePaul is now hiring a full-time Benefits Manager! The Benefits Manager oversees the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs for multiple affiliated organizations serving more than 850 employees. This position manages health and welfare benefits, workers' compensation, leave administration support, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, open enrollment, and employee education. The Benefits Manager partners with organizational leadership, brokers, and consultants to deliver competitive, compliant, and cost-effective benefit programs that support recruitment, retention, and employee well-being.

Requirements

At least five years of benefits administration experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
Strong attention to detail
Valid, unrestricted NY State driver's license

Nice To Haves

ADP experience
Experience administering self-insured medical and workers’ compensation programs
Bachelor’s degree in business / human resources
HR certification

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary resource for employee benefits questions and concerns.
Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, FSA/HSA, voluntary benefits, COBRA, and wellness initiatives.
Manage benefit eligibility, enrollments, life events, status changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate administration in ADP and vendor systems.
Coordinate annual open enrollment, employee communications, education sessions, and benefit presentations.
Reconcile benefit invoices, monitor vendor payments, and resolve discrepancies.
Partner with brokers and consultants on benefit strategy, renewals, cost containment, and plan improvements.
Oversee workers' compensation administration, including claim review, accident reporting, trend monitoring, required investigations, and hearing participation.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, OSHA, ADA, EEOC, Medicare, and related reporting requirements.
Monitor HRIS processes affecting benefit eligibility, enrollment, and ACA measurement periods.
Support supervisor and leadership training related to benefits, safety, leaves of absence, and workers' compensation.
Maintain expertise in FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Workers' Compensation regulations and serve as the primary backup for leave administration.