Corporate Benefits Manager

Neuropsychiatric Hospitals•,

About The Position

The Corporate Benefits Manager designs, implements and administers the company’s employee benefits strategy for a 650 benefit-eligible organization to attract, retain, and engage talent while controlling costs and ensuring compliance. With the partnership of the Corporate HR Director, this role has primary ownership of self-funded medical and ancillary plans, and may perform HR generalist duties to improve HR operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administrations, Finance, or related field required.
5 + year’s of progressive benefits experience, including plan design, vendor management, compliance, and benefits administration required.
Familiarity with wellness strategy and cost-containment programs (case management, disease management, narrow network).
Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and HIPPA
Experience with benefits administration platforms/HRIS and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to create clear employee communications.
Strong analytical skills and comfort with benefits modeling, benchmarking, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Corporate HR Director to develop and execute the overall benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals and budget.
Manage the day-to-day administration of health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, COBRA, disability, life insurance, EAP, leaves of absence, retirement plans (401(k)), and voluntary benefits.
Administer leave and disability coordination, including FMLA, ADA, and work-related injury processes, and serve as an escalation point for complex claims and employee issues.
Oversee relationships with brokers, carriers, TPAs, benefits technology vendors, and consultants; negotiate contracts and manage renewals.
Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and HIPAA, and maintain accurate plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs).
Partner with the broker to design and execute open enrollment and new-hire enrollment processes, including employee communications, educational materials, and decision-support tools.
Monitor plan performance, utilization, and cost drivers; develop and present cost-containment strategies and alternative plan designs.
Lead benefits-related HRIS and payroll integrations and oversee benefits data accuracy, reporting, and audits.
Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated benefits questions and complex employee issues; provide guidance, training, and support to HR Directors.
Measure and report on benefits metrics, costs, and ROI; provide regular executive updates and recommendations.
Provide HR Generalist support as needed, including operational projects in coordination with the Corporate HR Director.