Job Description

Job Summary
The Benefits Manager is responsible for the evaluation and development of benefits programs or existing benefit programs to maintain a competitive position in the marketplace while containing overall program costs.

Responsibilities

* Works closely with vendors and brokers to coordinate benefit administration and ensure services and programming are competitive cost effective.
* Ensures that benefit plans are in compliant with applicable requirements and regulations, including annual reporting requirements (annual non-discrimination testing, 5500s and Affordable Care Act (ACA)).
* Monitors administrative costs of benefit programs and recommends cost containment strategies including alternate structures and methods for administration and funding.
* Keeps abreast of competitive trends in employee benefits, pending regulations and potential impact to benefit programs.
* Analyze data trends and metrics to assess or anticipate business risks and develops recommended solutions, programs, and applicable policies.
* Maintains HR system to ensure eligibility and employee data is accurate for payroll deduction.
* Communicates benefit plan information and handles employee inquiries
* Develops strong collaborative relationships with cross functional teams
* Monitors day-to-day benefits activities (processes, reconciliations, Q&As employee benefits and deciphering health benefits statements, 401K etc.)
* Validates 401(k) contribution and loan reconciliation for each payroll cycle, SERP plan maintenance
* Act as HIPPA Privacy Officer

Qualifications/Requirements

* Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field
* Minimum 10 years experience in benefits and understanding employee benefit programs
* Knowledge and understanding of regulations applicable to employee benefits programs
* Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills with a proven ability to communicate to peers and client groups.
* Advanced/Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

* Retiree Medical experience
* ADP experience
* SAP experience

PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

* Respect people, safety, environment and the law
* Follow through on commitments
* Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

* Offer solution
* Step up and lead
* Dont settle for good enough
* Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

* Show resilience
* Lean into challenges
* Support each other
* Consider the implications

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