Benefits and Insurance Manager – Human Resources

Manage and monitor the daily benefit and insurance processes. Implement collective bargaining unit agreements related to benefits and insurance.

• Manage all operations related to benefits, including open enrollment, informational meetings, and calculation of premiumrates.
• Supervise and train staff responsible for benefits.
• Provide onboarding of benefits to employees including but not limited to information, resources and employee orientation, as needed.
• Lead college and employee activities supporting employee wellness initiatives.
• Monitor Disability, FMLA and related leaves.
• Responsible for the Tuition Reimbursement Program and Bargaining Unit Reimbursementprograms.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding benefit policies, procedures and resources.
• Maintain spreadsheets/run Bl reports for costing of employee benefits and insurances.
• Provides day-to-day benefits support and administration, assists with benefit plan design and vendor management.
• Read and interpret relevant contracts, laws, regulations, and bargaining agreements.
• Maintain and improve benefit resources and communications with employees regarding but not limited to; insurance programs,updating the staff portal and transparency site.
• Review and audit processes necessary for implementation of bargaining unit contracts.
• Assure that necessary and appropriate documentation is available to support all transactions.
• Analyze and problem solve technical issues, work with College computer staff and outside vendors to maintain working systems.
• Work in conjunction with Payroll to process bi-weekly payroll and required reports and relatedpayments.
• Oversee the processing workers' compensation claims and reporting.
• Attend unemployment hearings and review and approve unemployment requests.
• Compile requested reports and information for collective bargaining and other special committees (i.e., health coalition).
• Attend meetings as appropriate, including participation in related professional organizations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and undertake special projects of moderate complexity.
• Actively participates in college and departmental strategy sessions related to college computer system and HR benefit modules; assist with testing of system, design and designation ofcodes, and entry of information into system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Three (3) or more years of professional experience in Human Resources with Benefits and Insurance experience. SHRM-CP or other Human Resources Certification preferred.