Benefits Manager

Hunt Companies, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Companies, Inc. in El Paso, Texas, seeks a Benefits Manager reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources to oversee employee benefits programs, 401(k) administration, and regulatory compliance. You will work with brokers, vendors, and HR leadership to ensure accurate plan design and enrollment.

Responsibilities include managing leaves, communicating with employees, and guiding a team of benefits staff while staying current on ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ADA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in benefits.
• Experience with self-insured and fully insured plans preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefit programs (health, wellness, disability, life, voluntary benefits) and ensures compliance.
• Manages employer-sponsored 401(k) plan administration, including eligibility and company match.
• Oversees leaves of absence compliant with state and federal laws.
• Designs and implements benefit programs and coordinates with brokers and vendors.
• Leads open enrollment communications, presentations, and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

ERISA knowledge

ACA knowledge

HIPAA

COBRA

ADA

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Benefits administration software

Job description

Hunt, based in El Paso, Texas, is a diversified, family-owned holding company that invests in operating businesses, real estate assets and infrastructure assets. Hunt's reputation is built on integrity and performance. Hunt is committed to a culture of transparency for employees, clients, investors, and the communities it serves. Hunt and its affiliates employ more than 4,000 people across the United States and Europe. Hunt Companies Business Services provides support services to all of Hunt ranging from IT, Accounting, Marketing, HR, Treasury, and many other functions.

A Brief Overview

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Benefits Manager plays a critical role within the organization, managing administrative tasks related to employee benefits programs, 401k retirement plan, and supporting the design and implementation of new programs. This role will work closely with Human Resources leadership, benefits brokers, and vendors to ensure the company remains compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

What you will do

• Administers employee benefit programs, such as health insurance, and wellness initiatives, as well as ancillary programs such as short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary benefits, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations
• Administers the employer sponsored 401k retirement plan. Including but not limited to employee eligibility, plan review, company match, and working with Fidelity and third party plan administrator.
• Oversees the administration of leaves of absence, ensuring adherence to applicable policies and legal requirements at the State and Federal levels.
• Assists in the design and implementation of benefit programs.
• Collaborates with insurance brokers, carriers, and other vendors to address any service or claims issues.
• Manages the open enrollment process, including preparing and conducting employee communications, presentations, and training sessions.
• Provides comprehensive support and assistance to employees regarding benefit plans, claims, and eligibility inquiries.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions to ensure all benefit programs remain compliant.
• Manages a team of benefits support staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience working in a benefits role; preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Minimum of 4 years With benefits plan design and administration of self-insured and fully insured plan designs. Preferred
• Minimum of 4 years 401k retirement administration
• Minimum of 4 years proven success in a multi-benefit program environment including welfare and health.
• Minimum of 4 years with HRIS and benefits administration software.
• Benefit Plan Design. (Advanced proficiency)
• HRIS Benefit Module Oversight. (Foundational proficiency)
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and ADA.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Exceptional communication and people skills, capable of effectively presenting complex benefit information to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Human Resources\\PHR or SHRM-CP Preferred Upon Hire
• Certified Benefits Professional (CPB)-World At Work Preferred Upon Hire

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.