Senior Benefits Manager

Smart & Final; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart & Final is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager to oversee our employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. The role ensures HIPAA/COBRA/PPACA/ERISA compliance and leads the benefits team across all company banners.

You will manage enrollment, open enrollment, and coordinate with consultants, brokers, and insurers to optimize plans while ensuring timely filings and accurate communications. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years related experience with health care policies and reporting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA, ERISA and related reporting requirements.
• 1 to 3 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages the implementation and administration of benefit programs.
• Oversees enrollment, renewal, and delivery of benefits to employees.
• Manages annual open enrollment processes for benefits.
• Interacts with consultants, brokers, insurers to optimize benefits.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots systems for vulnerabilities affecting compliance.
• Reconciles benefits accounts by approving billing statements.
• Oversees staff updating enrollments and processing billings.

Skills

Employee benefits management

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Benefits software

Job description

SUMMARY

The Senior Benefits Manager oversees the organization's employee benefit programs, which include medical, dental and vision coverage, life, and disability and retirement plans. Ensures compliance with Federal and State requirements concerning HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA, ERISA, etc. Coordinates and supervises the work activities of the benefits team for all company banners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required:

• Plans and manages the implementation and administration of benefit programs including health, welfare, and retirement plans.
• Oversees enrollment, renewal, and delivery of benefits to the organization's employees.
• Manages and coordinates the annual open enrollment process for benefits.
• Interacts with consultants, brokers, administrators and/or insurers as needed to evaluate services, coverage, and options available to best meet the needs of the organization.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by reviewing existing and new legislation; obtaining qualified opinions; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots systems for any vulnerabilities that can cause compliance issues.
• Manages annual audits of retirement plans.
• Works with appropriate parties to complete required filings in a timely manner.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates benefit communications, which includes notifications of any benefit plan changes.
• Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
• Reviews contracts, SPD's, and communication materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors government regulations and market trends to ensure that their programs are current, competitive, and legal.
• Reconciles benefits accounts by approving billing statements.
• Oversees staff members who are responsible for updating enrollments and processing billings for benefit premiums.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of health care policies, HIPAA, COBRA, PPACA, ERISA and associated reporting requirements essential. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires handling of confidential information for employee's and the organization's private information on a regular basis.
• Analytical skills to resolve and troubleshoot system issues
• Bilingual English and Spanish is required.

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $150,000.00. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications; including, experience and relevant skills.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.