Retirement Benefits Manager

SRS Distribution - McKinney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Day One 401(k) match

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive pay and bonuses

Job summary

SRS Distribution - McKinney in McKinney, TX is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to lead health and retirement programs. You will design benefit plans, manage the 401(k) program, and coordinate renewal and vendor management while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.

Ideal candidates have extensive benefits expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with regulatory frameworks such as ACA, ERISA and COBRA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep benefits expertise with focus on reporting, controls, and US 401(k).
• Strong knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' comp, Medicare, OBRA, Social Security and DOL rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects under deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and plan design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serves as strategic expert for US retirement programs.
• Develops and maintains engagement frameworks with Finance, Controllership and Payroll.
• Design and distribute benefits orientations materials.
• Provide employee training on new programs and changes.
• Analyze benefits usage, cost, coverage and trends.
• Forecast costs and assist with new program designs.
• Ensure benefits compliance with regulations and timely reporting.
• Monitor costs and suggest cost containment strategies.
• Research plans and vendors for best value.
• Develop new benefits program designs and communications.
• Coordinate renewal calendars with consultants.
• Distribute enrollment materials and determine eligibility.
• Vendor management for the benefits function.
• Invoicing and premium statement verification.
• Process monthly billings and vouchers for payments.

Skills

Benefits expertise

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Plan design knowledge

Education

Workday Benefits certification

CEBS

PHR/SPHR

SHRM-CP/SCP

Tools

None

Job description

$88,200 - $116,700/yearly Posted 6 days ago Less than 10 applies 3 min average apply

SRS Distribution - McKinney

McKinney, TX 75070

Reporting to the Director of Benefits, this role will manage and provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the health and retirement programs. The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for the overall design of quality benefits plans. Continually investigates new benefits programs and improves existing programs. Responsible for vendor management, invoicing, and program expense management. This role manages the company 401k program, from funding and trust reconciliation process, to non-discrimination testing, 5500s and annual audits.

Responsibilities

• Serves as strategic expert to leadership for US retirement programs
• Develops and maintains the strategic engagement framework for partnerships with Finance, Controllership and Payroll in relation to program interdependencies
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide employee training on new programs and annual changes.
• Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance.
• Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.
• Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Forecast trends and assist with future benefits designs. Develop specific recommendations for review by management.
• Oversee benefits compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
• Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
• Design and recommend new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes.
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Manage the annual renewal calendar in collaboration with outside healthcare consultants. Assist consultants in obtaining data and information for renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Owns vendor management for entire benefits function.
• Invoicing: Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.

Skills

• 5 plus year of relevant experience
• This role requires deep benefits expertise and a strong focus on reporting, controls and management of the US 401(k) plan, benefits financial plans & budget control and engagement with the Investment Review Committee
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.

Qualities that Stir our Souls (and make you stand out)

• Workday Pro or Workday Benefits certification a plus
• CEBS, PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred

Perks & Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Day One 401(k) Plan participation with Generous Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays…. and more
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Job Location

SRS Distribution - McKinney 7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.