What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Manager position at Raymer Oil- (Fast Phils, Run In, IGA, FairValue)?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Benefits Manager will oversee the company’s employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans and leave policies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute a long-term benefits and wellness strategy aligned to business needs.
- Oversee plan design for health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs, ensuring compliance and cost stewardship.
- Monitor market trends, claims data, and benchmarking to recommend enhancements and future plan strategies.
- Lead administration of defined benefit, defined contribution, and cash balance plans.
- Manage FMLA, disability programs, and ADA accommodations.
- Manage data analytics, reporting, and HRIS workflows, including open enrollment.
- Lead vendor selection, performance management, and contract negotiations.
- Oversee budget management, ACA/state reporting, RDS, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Knowledge and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field preferred.
- Or associate’s degree in HR or equivalent, plus 5 – 8 years’ experience.
- Knowledge of total rewards, benefits compliance, Section 125, and retirement plan administration.
- Certified Benefits Professional, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR designation (preferred).
Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in Human Resources and/or Benefits Management.
- Five (5) years of experience specifically in Benefits Administration.
- Demonstrated experience creating comprehensive health, retirement, perks and wellness programs.
- Experience with vendor management, negotiation, and budgeting.
- Experience with HRIS platforms, open enrollment management, vendor negotiations, and metrics reporting.
- Experience navigating ADA interactive processes, medical documentation assessment, and disability/FMLA program structures.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive strategy.
- Proven vendor management, negotiation, and budgeting experience.
- Exceptional communication and partnership skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a high pressure and demanding environment.
- Ability to multi-task, i.e., pick-up where left off when interrupted.
- Good organizational skills.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Standing / walking – low level Environment - Office
- Sitting – High level
- Lifting – up to 25 lbs.
- Visual concentration – high level
SCHEDULE: 40 Hours per week