Manager | HR Benefits & Compensation

United Regional Health Care System • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

The Manager of HR Benefits & Compensation coordinates and manages the employee benefits and compensation programs to establish best practices, attract high-quality employees, and reduce turnover. This role involves managing the analysis, projection, and implementation of the compensation program to assess and devise programs that best fit United Regional and its employees. The position works in coordination with and under the direction of the Senior Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related required.
• Five years of experience administering compensation or benefits programs required; experience administering both is preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEBS preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with labor legislation.
• Thorough knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Minimum of three years of previous management experience preferred.
• Proven track record in project management and/or performance improvement initiatives.
• Requires excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to tolerate ambiguity, flexibility, and adaptability to progressive change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
• Leads, coaches, develops, and evaluates the benefits team.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with System leadership, other departments, and outside agencies/partners for the effective operation of the function.
• Administers employee insurance programs including self-funded health plan, voluntary programs, and life and disability plans in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Administers leave of absence and disability accommodation programs, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Administers employee retirement plans that may include 401(k), 403(b), 401(a), 457(b) and 457(f) plans, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Evaluates and administers personal savings plans and deferred compensation programs.
• Advises and informs the organization of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
• Researches and compares incentive compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations; assesses competitors' plans and makes recommendations for enhancements or improvements required to keep the organization's compensation and bonus plans competitive and effective.
• Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
• Ensures completion of records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinates and leads annual process for evaluation, planning, and implementation of benefits program offerings.
• Ensures accurate completion of compensation survey participation, pay analysis, budgeting projections, and implementation of pay adjustments.
• Conducts employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required to assess employee satisfaction with programs and collect accurate quotes from benefit providers.
• Identifies and selects carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience.
• Ensures the organization and plans comply with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, DOL, ERISA, and other applicable benefits and compensation legislation.
• Participates with hospital committees in a productive manner as assigned, providing valuable input, leadership, and accepting responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Human Resources policies, procedures, practices, laws, and regulations; and improves upon that level of knowledge.
• Provides reports and feedback to the Senior Director of Human Resources as needed.
• Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Full-time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree