Manager, Benefits

Cook Children's; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Manager of Benefits to lead the Benefits Team, administering medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement and related programs with a strong focus on service and compliance.

This role oversees Benefits Analysts, collaborates with HR and payroll, ensures accurate benefit data, and drives improvements in plan administration, enrollment, reporting and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role.
• Demonstrated proficiency navigating HRIS and benefits administration software as evident by prior work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, from an accredited institution of higher learning. (Note: In lieu of the degree, 9+ years of progressive employee benefits experience in similar-sized organizations is acceptable.)

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day work of Benefits Analysts.
• Ensure compliance and excellent customer service in benefit administration.
• Collaborate with HR and payroll to ensure accurate data and reporting.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS proficiency

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Location: Rosedale Office Building Department: Benefits Dept Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

The Manager of Benefits (“Manager”) is a key member of the Cook Children's Human Resources Benefits Team with shared accountability for success of the function. In this role, you will be charged with administering the organization’s health, welfare and retirement plans with a focus on customer service and compliance. These plans include, but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy life and disability FMLA qualified and non-qualified retirement plans flexible spending accounts adoption assistance tuition assistance other benefits (pre-paid legal, pet insurance, et cetera) As the manager, you would also be a subject matter expert who oversees the day-to-day work of Benefits Analysts while regularly interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role
• Demonstrated proficiency navigating HRIS and benefits administration software as evident by prior work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, from an accredited institution of higher learning. (Note: In lieu of the degree, 9+ years of progressive employee benefits experience in similar-sized organizations is acceptable.)

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.