Job Description

BGIS  is currently seeking a Benefits Manager to join the team as a member of our growing division.

JOB SUMMARY

The Benefits Manager leads all United States team member health and welfare benefits and communicating benefits and policy information as needed to team members and healthcare providers. The position works with team members and fellow HR team members to support benefits initiatives, company strategies and benefit containment. The Benefits Manager leads others, positively exemplifying BGIS values.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Review competitive benefit offerings from a strategic company standpoint both annually and as required for business needs to attract and retain team members.
• Ensures health, welfare and financial benefit plans are compliant with federal, state and local laws.
• Contribute to analysis of benefit programs in acquisition due diligence activities.
• Provide direction to benefit brokers (health and 401k) and manage all vendor relationships.
• Lead benefit team, resolve benefit escalations and provide exceptional customer service to team members.

Administration

• Manage team member benefits programs for two US companies owned by BGIS such as: retirement plans, hospital, medical (referenced based pricing), surgical, prescription, vision, dental, life insurance plans, temporary disability programs, accidental death policies, Employee Assistance Program, and others.
• Act as liaison between team member and Third-Party Administrator to assist in communicating benefit and policy information. Ensures billing or coverage issues are handled timely and accurately.
• Provide guidance and assistance to all team members regarding benefit plans when questions and special circumstances arise.
• Assist HR VP in recommending new or modified plans and team member benefit policies and supervises administration of existing plans.
• Prepare and executes benefit documentation such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies.
• Direct efforts with brokers, vendors, and internal payroll department to provide timely and effective communication, claims and billing processes.
• Ensure team member census data is accurate and timely, including data entry as needed.
• Supervise and directs work of Benefit Specialist.
• Oversee leave management program in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Lead annual open enrollment meetings and arranges for enrollment of employees in optional plans.
• Coordinate employee benefit seminars for team members.
• Advise and counsels management and team members on existing benefits.
• Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and five (5) years of experience in human resources and/or benefits administration required.
• Certification preferred.
• Strategic approach to building benefit program portfolios, providing competitive options to team members and meeting corporate business goals.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with extremely detailed and complex data required.
• Highly developed sense of urgency required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.
• Collaborative approach with other HR speciality areas and contribute positively to overall teamwork
• Time management skills to prioritize competing requests and activities.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.

Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment and training.

BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who have always been the source of our strength. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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