Benefits Manager - Benefits Administration & Communication

Oldcastle Payroll, Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH in Atlanta is seeking a Manager in the Benefits Department to oversee day-to-day Health & Welfare plan administration, leave management with a third-party administrator, and benefits communications. This hybrid role is based at our corporate office in Atlanta, GA.

You will coordinate with payroll/HRIS, ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other regulations, manage vendor relationships, and lead Annual Enrollment projects to ensure employees access eligible benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of combined experience in benefits, with significant expertise in managing Health & Welfare administration and/or Leave of Absence/Disability administration.
• Experience with multistate worksites and an employee population over 10k desirable.
• Experience with outsourced benefits administrator and managing benefits plans.
• Financial acumen: budgeting, auditing, and understanding financial impact of benefits.
• Technical knowledge: ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS and HR systems/benefits platforms.
• Strong communication, written and verbal, with clear explanation of concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Health & Welfare plan administration, including strategic consultation and reporting, escalations and appeals.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance, including audits of enrollment system and reporting.
• Support plan compliance with federal/state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, ADA).
• Develop and implement multi-channel benefits communications to inform and educate employees and future employees.
• Coordinate planning, communications and testing for Annual Enrollment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave of Absence/Disability

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning and execution

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HRIS

HR platforms

Job description

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and suitably experienced person to join us as a Manager in the Benefits Department. This role will support the following benefit areas for the company:

• Benefits administration (eligibility, enrollment, compliance, vendor integrations) for the Health & Welfare plans, including collaborating with internal BenAdmins
• Leave of Absence/Disability administration in partnership with third party administrator
• Benefits communications
• Health & Welfare compliance (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, election changes, etc.)
• Coordination with payroll/HRIS, internal communications, legal, safety, etc.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the programs listed above, including implementations, updates, vendor open items, employee inquiries, billings & payments, regulatory compliance, ensuring that employees have access to benefits they are eligible for and applicable vendors are managed appropriately.

This role will report to the Sr. Director, Health and Welfare Benefits and will be based in our Corporate office in Atlanta, GA

Job Location

This is a hybrid position located at the corporate office in Atlanta, GA

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Health & Welfare plan administration, including strategic consultation and reporting, escalations and appeals
• Manage vendor relationships and performance, including audits of enrollment system and reporting
• Support plan compliance with federal/state regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, etc
• Develop and implement multi-channel benefits communications to inform, engage and educate employees and future employees
• Coordinate planning, communications and testing for Annual Enrollment
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of combined experience in benefits, with significant expertise in managing Health & Welfare administration and/or Leave of Absence/Disability administration
• Experience with multistate worksites and an employee population of over 10k employees is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working with an outsourced benefits administrator and successfully managing benefits plans and programs
• Financial acumen: Experience in managing budgets, auditing, and understanding the financial impact of benefits on the organization.
• Technical knowledge: In-depth knowledge of ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, IRS, and other applicable laws and governing agencies. Expertise in HR systems and benefits administration platforms.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify and explain complex concepts clearly to all levels of the organization. Fluent in English.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify trends, root causes of health & welfare issues and implement plans/programs.
• Planning and execution skills: The ability to break down complex issues and projects into actionable steps aligning with leadership to ensure goals and deadlines are met.
• Organizational & Detail-Oriented Skills: Strong time management, process improvement, and attention to detail to successfully implement and manage health and welfare plans and programs.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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