Corporate Benefits Manager

Responsibilities

Performs research and analysis and provides recommendations to enhance benefit program effectiveness; Creates and implements Wellness programs and initiatives to engage Team Members in healthy choices and effective benefit utilization management; Acts as liaison with various insurance carriers/brokers and fosters effective relationships with client representatives. Reviews contracts, determines cost effectiveness, and makes recommendations on plan design for company-sponsored group benefit programs. Maintains benefit related vendor and contract files; Coordinates with the Risk team to coordinate any leave or injury status report, including return to work initiatives; Oversees the administration of 401k plan; Serves as a contact for Atlantis Casino Resort Spa and Monarch Casino Black Hawk Team Members regarding group health plan enrollments and answers questions related to health plan benefits; Responsible for return to work initiatives for Team Members on FMLA and LOA. Provides recommendations and guidance to management on return to work strategies. Approves LOA cases; Coordinates annual open enrollment meetings and processes. Plans and organizes semi-annual Wellness Events; Oversees operational and transactional tasks required to administer employee benefits and COBRA enrollment, including claims resolution, monthly vendor billing, preparing invoices for payment, and processing all status and enrollment changes using vendor websites and internal database systems. Resolves invoice and billing discrepancies with vendor representatives; Prepares and maintains monthly Team Member eligibility reports, status changes and terminations; Oversees the Leave of Absence administrative function; Leads administration for the benefits platform. Provides back-up support to the Human Resources functions, including ADAAA compliance; Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned; Ensures compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPPA, COBRA and other state and federal regulations; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Collegiate undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or a related field of study; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Department Managers, Team Members, and the general public; Knowledge of the principles and practices of Benefits Administration and Human Resource functions; Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; Must be computer proficient, with strong knowledge of MS Office products and HRIS administration; Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources & Benefits Administration function; Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

Nice to have

Workday experience and knowledge; Bilingual in English/Spanish; Ethics; Leadership; Written Communication; Problem Solving; Strategic Thinking; Judgment; Planning/Organizing; Business Acumen; Professionalism; Quality