Benefits Manager
About The Position
Old Dominion Group’s HR Benefits Manager oversees the design, administration, and compliance of employee benefits and leave programs across a multi-state, multi-entity workforce. The role begins as a hands-on individual contributor and is designed to grow into leadership of a Benefits & Leave team. The Benefits Manager supports employee success, minimizes organizational risk, and provides guidance to managers. Working closely with the HR Director, the position develops and improves benefits programs; manages broker, carrier, and vendor relationships; oversees enrollment, billing, and compliance requirements; and administers leave and accommodations under FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and applicable state laws. The role also partners with Safety on workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and workplace injury-related leave and accommodations. As an individual contributor, the position performs hands-on tasks to administer and execute human resource programs across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in benefits and leave administration.
- Knowledge of applicable benefits, leave, and accommodation laws.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, COBRA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and workers' compensation.
- Experience with benefits vendors, renewals, compliance, and cost analysis.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in HRIS, Microsoft Office, and confidential records management.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Construction or field-based industry experience.
- Multi-state, multi-entity workforce experience.
- Workers' compensation and return-to-work coordination.
- Broker renewals experience.
- Leadership experience.
- SHRM, HRCI, or CEBS certification.
Responsibilities
- Administer health, HSA, dental, vision, life, supplemental, 401(k), wellness, and leave benefits across all entities.
- Lead renewals and open enrollment; review plans, costs, and recommendations with brokers and the HR Director.
- Manage enrollments, life events, COBRA, payroll deductions, billing, and employee inquiries.
- Oversee broker, carrier, and vendor relationships; resolve issues; and review premiums, claims, and costs.
- Prepare employee communications, required notices, reports, and recommendations for improvements.
- Administer FMLA, disability, parental, state, and unpaid leave, including eligibility, notices, and tracking.
- Lead ADA/PWFA accommodation requests and interactive processes.
- Partner with Safety on workers’ compensation, FMLA coordination, modified duty, and return-to-work.
- Maintain confidential medical records, procedures, forms, and supervisor guidance.
- Build processes, documentation, and reporting to support future team growth.
- Assess staffing needs and, as the team expands, hire, train, coach, and establish service standards.
- Oversee 401(k) testing and audits, Form 5500, ACA, EEOC reporting, and required filings.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local benefits, leave, and employment laws.
- Partner with Payroll and HRIS to ensure accurate deductions, records, and reporting.
- Develop policies, maintain confidential files, and support HR training and initiatives.
- Perform hands-on tasks to administer and execute human resource programs across the organization.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
