Benefits Manager

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health seeks a benefits and retirement programs leader to plan, implement and monitor comprehensive employee benefits. You will supervise staff, manage open enrollment, and ensure HIPAA-compliant recordkeeping and vendor coordination.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 6+ years in benefits management, and 3+ years of supervision; CBP preferred. This role supports Bryan Health’s Total Rewards strategy across the Lincoln area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or finance or related field.
• Minimum six years in benefits management and day-to-day administration.
• Three years of supervisory experience; CBP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and leads administration of employee benefit and retirement programs.
• Manages day-to-day leadership of benefits team including hiring, training, coaching.
• Develops and audits processes for benefits and retirement plans.
• Leads annual open enrollment and vendor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the planning, implementation, communication, operations, monitoring, auditing, and ongoing management of all Bryan Health benefits and retirement programs. Ensures effective and efficient daily operations, excellent service delivery to employee customers, and that all operations are compliant with applicable Federal/state laws and regulations. Plays a key role in positioning Bryan Health as an employer of choice in our region.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the organization’s mission, vision, and beliefs. Consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. * Oversees and leads administration of employee benefit and retirement programs
3. * Day-to-day leadership of the benefits team (employees and contractors). Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, coaching, and development of staff.
4. * Develops, implements, updates, and audits departmental processes and procedures related to the administration of benefits and retirement plans.
5. * Leads annual open enrollment processes and communications.
6. *Oversees benefits administration within the HRIS system and the configuration of all benefit plans, options and self-service enrollment processes within the HRIS system. Maintains the employee portal through SharePoint to ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date.
7. *Maintains all plan documents and summary plan descriptions. Ensures compliance with all applicable legislation and maintains all benefit compliance responsibilities. Responsible for annual plan amendments.
8. Develops, implements and delivers effective employee communication plans to drive awareness and understanding of benefits and retirement programs. Identifies creative means to communicate the value of benefits provided as part of the employee’s overall Total Rewards package.
9. *Develops relationships with benefit vendors to ensure timely communications, regular updates, and coordinated efforts in the administration of benefit plans. Ensures vendors meet service expectations and conducts regular vendor audits.
10. *Maintains accurate employee benefit and retirement records, ensuring that highly confidential benefits records are maintained in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
11. Administers pension plan benefits and manages required distributions.
12. *Oversees ACA compliance. Prepares and files required tax forms.
13. *Responsible for annual 401k employer contribution and match true-up process including preparing calculations, working with vendor to audit and verify calculations and communication of benefit to employees. Implements annual re-enrollment provision for impacted employees.
14. * Participates in the departmental budgetary procedure to ensure proper operational and capital planning; appropriate and efficient use of resources; and consistent compliance to budgetary and fiscal controls. Monitors budget compliance and justifies variances.
15. Utilizes data and conducts research to identify trends and recommends new plans/programs to attract, engage and retain employees.
16. Conducts or participates in benefit surveys as appropriate.
17. Assists with the development and maintenance of appropriate human resource policiies and procedures.
18. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
19. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge in leading benefits design changes from concept to execution.
2. Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to benefits.
3. Knowledge of performance improvement, budgetary and financial methods and practices.
4. Knowledge of organizational and human resource management standards and practices.
5. Knowledge of management and leadership principles and practices.
6. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
9. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
10. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
11. Skill in exactness and attention to detail.
12. Skill in conflict diffusion and resolution.
13. Strong ability to build rapport and create collaborative relationships.
14. Ability to lead a team and work as a team member.
15. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.
16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership, departmental directors, managers, supervisors and staff.
17. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
18. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
19. Ability to make operational and management decisions in response to changing conditions.
20. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field required. Minimum of six (6) years experience in benefits management and day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs required. Three (3) years experience supervising others required. Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certification preferred. Healthcare industry experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) – Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.