Manager of Employee Benefits and Projects - Marietta, GA

Lockton Companies; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided equipment

Comprehensive medical, dental, and (EV

Wellness program

401(k) retirement plan with company  

Pet insurance

Immediate vacation accrual

Paid holidays and personal days

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Lockton Companies in Marietta, GA is seeking a Manager of Employee Benefits and Projects to guide benefits administration, manage HRIS platforms, and support vendor relationships. The role emphasizes project leadership, compliance, and data-driven decision support for Wellstar Health Systems.

The position requires Life and Health Producer's License, strong MS Excel skills, and experience with benefits administration in large organizations. Onsite Monday through Friday in Marietta.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience in employee benefits administration in medium-to-large organizations.
• Project management and planning experience.
• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Guide education of HR partner relationships and benefits processes for Wellstar members.
• Coordinate client-directed projects; analyze data using Excel and pivot tables to support decisions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for Wellstar core health and welfare benefit plans.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure plan recordkeeping and reporting compliance.
• Communicate with stakeholders and attend HR/training/implementation meetings as required.
• Schedule meetings to educate and guide benefits team members.

Skills

MS Excel

Project management

Client service

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent years of direct workforce experience

Life and Health Producer's License (licensure)

Tools

HRIS systems

Workday

UKG

AbsenceSoft

bswift

Job description

Manager of Employee Benefits and Projects - Marietta, GA

Marietta - WellStar Health, Georgia, United States of America

At Lockton, we're passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We're active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.

About the Position

The position is responsible for collaborating with the field and internal team's efforts to guide the administration of benefits and support benefits technology such as HRIS system, benefits administration platform, and online portal. The role is responsible for a range of benefits projects and to support the benefit and technology vendor relationships. This position does not manage associates.

At BCInsourcing, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We strive to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds because different perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to serve others. If you are passionate about helping people and enjoy being part of a dynamic, team-oriented environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

Location: This position will support Wellstar Health Systems in Mariette, GA. This role is onsite Monday-Friday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Guides, facilitates and oversees the education of HR partner relationships, leaders, and other key collaborators regarding current benefits offerings and benefits eligibility as well as benefits processes and procedures needed to support team members at Wellstar.
• Coordinates and/or executes client-directed projects and ongoing administrative services; identifies client needs and strategizes with senior leadership to support solutions. Operates in Microsoft Office, using advanced Excel including complex formulas, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs and pivot tables, to analyze and present data effectively. Works with large datasets, troubleshooting discrepancies, and creating reports that support others’ decision-making.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence with requirements for the Wellstar Health System Core Health and Welfare benefit plans – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability; as well as ancillary and voluntary benefits.
• Supports the benefit and technology vendor relationships. Serves as liaison with the Benefit vendors to ensure that the plans’ recordkeeping, payment and reporting systems are operated in compliance with plan documents and controlling laws and regulations.
• Serves as liaison to resolve escalated concerns/issues. Communicates professionally and promptly with all key stakeholders and executives in a manner consistent with company and client culture; fosters and maintains effective relationships and rapport with cross-departmental colleagues, carriers, and client partners; participates in various client and management-directed meetings, including HR and training meetings, implementation/ongoing client calls, and others.
• Schedules and maintains ongoing meetings with members of the benefits team to educate, guide, train, coach and inform on a regular schedule and as needed.
• Licensing: Maintains a Life and Health Producer's License. Completes continuing education, provides appropriate documentation, and all other licensing requirements as directed by the Licensing Coordinator. Timely notifies the internal licensing department of any information or situation which may affect licensure or appointment status.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent years of direct workforce experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience with employee benefits administration, preferably in a medium-to-large organization. Benefits experience to include comprehensive knowledge of H&W plans administration and delivery; related accounting, financial and tax principles; and the legislation, regulations and regulatory agencies impacting and governing all employee benefit plans (ERISA, EBSA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, HIPAA, FLSA, DOL Wage & Hour, IRS IRC Section 125, NLRA, USERRA, Davis-Bacon Act, etc.).
• Proven project management and planning experience.
• Advanced hands-on knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel is necessary.
• Technical expertise with experience with HRIS and other benefits administration systems.
• Must obtain and maintain Life and Health Producer's License, and be eligible for appointment to appropriate insurance carriers within timeframes established by the company.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license to travel to local client sites.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced education/degree completed or in progress.
• Experience with systems including Workday, UKG, AbsenceSoft, bswift.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish fluency, verbal and written, per client requirement.
• Working knowledge of insurance products, including core and voluntary benefits.

Total Rewards Summary

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees.

• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Company-provided equipment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a wellness program
• Additional voluntary benefit options
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Pet insurance
• Immediate vacation accrual
• Paid holidays, effective upon hire, including:
  • 11 company-observed holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • 2 personal days
  • 2 volunteer days
• Employee referral bonus program

Compensation

The starting salary for this role is $80,000, with the potential for a higher starting salary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Actual starting pay is determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, licensure, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific circumstances of each hire, and exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for a higher starting salary.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone anequal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learnsfrom, celebrates and thrives because of ourbreadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.

About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what's right every day.

At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.