Benefits Consultant

Stantec; Chandler (AZ); Remote; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Consultant to join their HR Talent Services team. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with health and welfare benefits regulations, including plan documentation and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a deep understanding of benefits regulations, and a commitment to enhancing employee experiences. Join a team that values operational excellence and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about compliance and employee welfare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Leave

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in benefits compliance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations.
• Professional certifications such as CBP or CEBS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance functions related to health and welfare benefits.
• Maintain accurate records of benefits plans and compliance activities.
• Prepare and file required regulatory documents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of ERISA

Knowledge of ACA

Knowledge of HIPAA

Process Improvement

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Job description

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Description

Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support operational excellence. The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. Our Functional Services Teams (FSTs) include Corporate Development, Finance, HR, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing/Communications, Practice Services and Real Estate and Procurement. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Benefits Consultant specializing in compliance to join our HR Talent Services team! The Benefits Consultant will oversee compliance functions related to health and welfare benefits, including plan documentation, reporting, and non-discrimination testing. The Consultant will collaborate with Benefits colleagues and relevant stakeholders to ensure the company’s benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Possess a strong knowledge base on North American benefit offerings such as health, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance, retirement programs and other voluntary programs.
• Maintain accurate records of benefits plans, policies, and compliance activities.
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local laws, such as ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other benefits-related regulations.
• Apprise leadership of violations or potential risks and provide viable recommendations for resolution and/or modification of benefits practices to minimize impact.
• Ensure that benefits communications programs meet compliance requirements of agencies like DOL, IRS, etc.
• Prepare and file required regulatory documents, such as Form 5500 and non-discrimination testing reports.
• Ensure compliance with local ordinances including the San Francisco Health Care Ordinance, including reporting and documentation.
• Draft, review, and maintain Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) in alignment with HIPAA.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to benefits compliance.
• Identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain key contacts internally and externally. Provide training, tools, documentation, and mentoring to colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefit information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to interpret complex benefits policies and data.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and provincial benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, OAS, CHRC, CPP, CLC, PIPEDA, FML/FMLA, USERRA, ADA, Section 125, worker’s compensation, Medicare, Social Security, Employment Standards, and DOL requirements.
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion.
• Process improvement oriented.
• Experience with US and Canadian benefit programs, plan vendor administration, and program management is desirable.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and a strong focus on employee experience.
• Professional certifications such as CBP or CEBS are preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typical office environment (may be remote) working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods.

This description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Additional Information

Stantec offers a competitive salary range of $91,500 - $132,700 depending on location and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, 401(k), stock purchase, insurance, disability, paid leave, and more.