Regional Benefits Manager, West

OneDigital•Tucson, AZ

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Benefits Manager is a multi-dimensional role that interacts directly with clients, carriers, vendors and internal personnel to ensure benefits products, benefits administration, client implementation, and quality control requirements are well defined and executed. The Regional Benefits Manager's primary focus is Benefits for client worksite employees, while assisting with RE corporate benefits. S/he is also responsible for driving operational readiness activities for new clients’ relationship with RE. This position is in-office Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm; based in our regional office in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
Maintain a through knowledge of benefit programs and related regulations.
Superior time management skills and excellent planning skills to manage priorities, complete several projects, and deliver within short time frames.
Ability to be flexible and to adapt quickly to ever changing business needs.
Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel records and HR information.
Client-focused – Strives to exceed client expectations.
Strong relationships building/networking skills and results-oriented.
Good organizational skills and resourcefulness.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3 plus years’ experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.
7+ years successful career experience in Human Resources, Benefits Administration and Client Services.
Advanced time management, planning, and multi-tasking aptitudes.
A Life & Health Producer License is Required

Responsibilities

Responsible for all facets of RE’s Benefits program including overall benefits offerings and administrations.
Drafts and disseminates Benefits policy, procedures and other related communications.
Maintains, updates and ensures integrity of HRIS data (i.e. reporting environment, position control).
Procedures reports and analyzes data from HRIS system.
Develop benefits strategy such that RE is able to realize a significant and positive impact on the type of benefits that we offer in addition to ensuring that our benefits are competitive in the marketplace.
Assist with benefit plan design, carrier selection and contribution structuring.
Prepare and oversee benefit enrollment information sessions for each client.
Function as a liaison between vendors and employees.
Respond to employee inquiries and assist employees in resolving problems.
Ensures compliance with all plans relative to required submissions, filings, plan document updates and required discrimination testing.
Providing solutions and implementing approved actions plans to mitigate any emergent or potential issues in this regard.
Manage the Open Enrollment process and associated timeline to ensure an effective and efficient process in a timely fashion.
Assists with maintaining the accuracy of benefits data in HRIS system.
Ensure the accuracy and consistency of all Benefits materials including benefit plan documents, SPDs, Benefits Guides and all associated materials.
Handle compliance both in terms of plan operation and plan documentation relative to all plans including but not limited to coordination, gathering data, creating, reviewing and filing annual 5500s for plans as required.
Ensure that all benefits plan contracts and service agreements are obtained, reviewed, approved and accounted for at least twice annually and that they are updated during the course of the year as changes occur and need to be applied.
Create and maintain a well-rounded Employee Wellness Program for REI internal and external clients.
Develop and manage a comprehensive Benefits / Program calendar to support compliance, ensure adherence to upcoming deadlines and ensure that all necessary operations are identified, accounted for and successfully managed.
Create and prepare quarterly management summaries to reflect key information regarding benefits and programs for both informational and strategic purposes.
Ensure clients’ needs are satisfied and communicated to all relevant parties.
Participates in project planning and/or facilities efforts to ensure that assignments are accurately maintained and client interactions are documented in accordance with CRM Process.
Responsible for process & workflow development for RE’s benefits products and services.