Benefits Manager, Temporary 3 month for Open Enrollment

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Benefits Manager to join our team on a temporary basis for a three-month period, focusing on open enrollment activities. This pivotal role offers an energetic environment where you will oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, ensure compliance with HR legal standards, and facilitate seamless communication between employees and the HR department. Your expertise will help us deliver a smooth benefits enrollment process, ensuring our employees are well-informed and supported during this critical period. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional with strong systems knowledge and a passion for employee advocacy to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the open enrollment period, including communication strategies, educational sessions, and benefits elections.
• Manage benefits administration processes ensuring accurate data collection and processing.
• Collaborate with insurance providers to coordinate health insurance offerings, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental plans.
• Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws, HR legal standards, HIPAA regulations, and other relevant policies related to employee benefits.
• Support payroll management by verifying benefits deductions and ensuring accurate payroll processing through systems like ADP.
• Handle confidential employee information with discretion while providing clear communication regarding benefit options and changes.
• Assist in regulatory reporting requirements related to benefits programs such as Medicare, Workers' Compensation, and other statutory obligations.
• Provide guidance on FMLA, Workers' Compensation claims, and employee relations issues related to benefits.
• Utilize data analysis skills to generate reports on benefits participation rates, trends, and compliance metrics for management review.
• Support onboarding and employee orientation efforts by explaining benefit plans and answering employee inquiries effectively.

Experience

• Proven experience in benefits administration or human resources roles supporting benefit programs within large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of health insurance plans,, payroll systems (like ADP ), and HR legal compliance standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, employment & labor law, ERISA regulations, and Medicare requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information responsibly while maintaining high levels of professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefit concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis using tools like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) for reporting purposes.
• Experience supporting open enrollment campaigns or similar HR initiatives in fast-paced environments is preferred.

This temporary Benefits Manager role is designed for a dynamic individual eager to contribute immediately through expert benefits oversight while ensuring compliance across all facets of human resources practices during the open enrollment period. Join us in delivering exceptional support that empowers employees to make informed decisions about their benefits!

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to begin work immediately, within 2 weeks?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40