Human Resources - Benefits Manager

Helix Traffic Solutions is a traffic control and work zone management group. The family of companies united under Helix Traffic Solutions provide quality, experienced traffic management services throughout the West, Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic regions.

As an industry leader, we quickly and effectively respond to all traffic control service needs, expectations and project requirements. We provide a full suite of traffic management services aimed at providing solutions for projects of any size.

Position Overview
The Benefits Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, administering, and maintaining employee benefits programs that are equitable, cost-effective, and comply with legal requirements. This position ensures programs meet employee needs while aligning with the organization's objectives, culture, and philosophy.
Primary Responsibilities

• Work with employees to understand needs and tailor benefits packages to their positions
• Recommend benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements, trends, and developments in benefits offered by other organizations
• Support management's decision-making process by analyzing benefit options and predicting future costs
• Plan and coordinate the company's compensation plans and benefit packages
• Monitor and research compensation and benefits trends
• Ensure compensation and benefits plans are cost-effective and competitive
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Supply employees with documents related to enrolling, maintaining, and understanding their benefits coverage
• Develop and administer wellness programs that promote employee health and well-being
• Inform employees of benefit usage by preparing and distributing benefit reports
• Administer the organization's benefits programs (retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, insurance policies, etc.)
• Resolve employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
• Report to management all data on disbursement and enrollment in programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or working toward certification
• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration or related HR roles
• Experience administering self-insured health benefit plans for large organizations (3,500 employees)
• Knowledge of building compensation packages and bonus programs for various departments and seniority levels
• Good knowledge of labor legislation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong people and project management skills
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits management systems
• Experience with benefits vendors and third-party administrators

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information
• Strong negotiation skills for working with benefits providers

Working Conditions

• Full-time position, in office
• May require occasional travel to other company locations
• May require attendance at benefits-related conferences and training sessions

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.