Benefits Manager

Holdings LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental Leave

Holidays

Insurance Day 1

401k Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Education Opportunities

Safety Glasses

Uniform Stipend

Daily Pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day benefit programs and ensure accurate enrollment and reporting. You will serve as the benefits SME, coordinating with HRIS and the HR Service Center while maintaining regulatory compliance and communicating clearly with employees.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 3–5 years of Benefits Administration experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of Benefits Administration experience including health, retirement, FSA/HSA and 401(k).
• 2+ years of hands-on HRIS and benefit enrollment system experience; Workday preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex details clearly.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day benefits programs (health, retirement, FSA/HSA, life, disability).
• Serve as benefits SME; train and support HR Service Center and broader HR community.
• Resolve escalated benefits issues with analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Analyze benefit administration processes and suggest improvements.
• Drive open enrollment planning and implement new carriers and plan changes.
• Coordinate with HRIS to reflect plan design and generate enrollment reports.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA and reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

Great Teams Don't Happen by Accident

Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.

At the Gerber Collision & Glass , our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

Our Commitment:

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Key Job Responsibilities

• Administration
  • Responsible for the day-to-day administration of benefit plans such as health, retirement, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance and disability in accordance with plan documents.
  • Serve as a benefits subject matter expert, providing training and support to the HR Service Center team and broader HR community.
  • Resolve escalated benefit issues using a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Analyze current benefit administration processes and suggest improvements to enhance the overall employee and administrative experience.
  • Assist in resolution of complex, non-routine benefits issues.
• Systems
  • Ensure the accurate management and reporting of benefit deductions, 401k contributions, and other payroll-related transactions pertaining to Boyd sponsored savings plans.
  • Drive the planning and roll out of open enrollment including implementation of new benefit carriers and plan changes, employee communication, testing efforts and data validation.
  • Partner with the HRIS team to ensure benefit enrollment system accurately reflects plan design and requirements and produce reporting that allows for ongoing maintenance of benefit enrollment data.
• Communications
  • Leads the planning and rollout of Benefits related communications and promotional campaign materials and communication vehicles.
  • Document, maintain and update administrative procedures for benefits processes including employee facing communications on Boyd Intranet.
• Strategy/Compliance
  • Collaborate with the Benefits Director to analyze current benefit offerings against trends, benchmark and employee feedback to suggest potential plan design considerations.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including ERISA, ACA, and COBRA.
  • Provide support for critical areas of compliance such as ACA, furnishing of annual notices and disclosures and other mandatory reporting requirements.
  • Contribute to other Benefits or HR-related initiatives as-needed.
  • Participate in special assignments and/or projects, as requested

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required for the Job

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

3-5 years of Benefits Administration experience including the processes, reporting, communication and support related to benefit plans (health, group life, disability, 401(k), Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts)

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 2+ years of hands-on HRIS And benefit enrollment system experience, Workday preferred
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize and use sound judgment and decision-making
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; communicate complicated details in a straightforward, concise manner
• Must be detail-oriented, able to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office; particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)

Benefits That Drive Your Success

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI Disclosure Statement

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

SALARY $90,0