Sr. Manager, Benefits
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Benefits leads benefits administration at Applied Medical, overseeing health, welfare, and retirement programs for active and separated team members. The role directs the Benefits team, manages insurance carrier and broker relationships, leads benefits system implementations, and ensures programs comply with federal benefits regulations. It shapes the team member experience through well-managed programs and clear communication, with ownership of the full benefits portfolio. The role administers medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and COBRA programs. It oversees benefits system implementation and testing, including the Benefits HRIS database; manages carrier and broker relationships; reviews agreements and plan documents; directs open enrollment; tracks trends, costs, and regulatory developments; prepares communications; and responds to team member questions. Success includes timely and thoroughly tested system implementations, accurate open enrollment with clear communications, cost-conscious renewal negotiations, compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and reporting requirements, responsive Benefits team service, and program improvements supported by trend and cost analysis.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of experience in benefits administration or benefits management.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, and related laws and reporting requirements.
- Working knowledge of HRIS platforms.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Clear verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Service-oriented support and ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Benefits team in administering medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability (LTD), 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and COBRA programs for active and separated team members.
- Manage new benefits system implementations and testing, including the Benefits HRIS database.
- Manage relationships with insurance carriers and external brokers, including claims and utilization data, enrollment information, and renewal negotiations.
- Review insurance and benefits agreements, contracts, and plan documents, consulting with in-house and outside legal counsel as needed.
- Direct open enrollment administration, including 401(k) enrollment presentations.
- Monitor benefits trends, cost drivers, and regulatory changes, and propose new initiatives or modifications to existing programs.
- Prepare and review benefits communications for team members.
- Deliver responsive service to team members through timely replies to phone and email questions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Training and mentorship opportunities.
- On-campus wellness activities.
- Education reimbursement program.
- 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
- Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
- Bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
