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Helzberg Diamonds · 4 days ago

Benefits Manager

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Helzberg Diamonds is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the company’s benefit programs. The role involves managing corporate benefit programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining effective communication with associates regarding their benefits.

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Responsibilities

Manage all corporate benefit programs including plan design and administration, cost management, vendor and consultant management. Seek benefits that best match workforce needs and serve as retention tool for our Associates

Stay informed of regulatory changes to ensure plan compliance. Inform DVP of upcoming regulatory changes and plans for implementation

Keep abreast of changes in the industry in order to make plan enhancements aligned with the organization’s culture and are competitive for recruiting and retaining quality associates

Maintain benefits plans and processes in HRIS system, including system setup and configuration

Develop and run reports as needed to support budgeting, billing and eligibility audits. Do data analysis as needed for cost projections

Manage Associate benefit communications so that Associates have access to comprehensive, accurate information that meets federal regulations, while leveraging the variety of communication channels that are available. Ensure required communications are provided in an accurate, timely manner

Ensure Plan Documents and Summary Plan Descriptions are updated and accessible via electronic and/or written media; make necessary amendments as needed

Complete annual benefit budget and update budget forecasts throughout the year, monitor expenses, and identify cost-effective alternatives when possible. Review benefit plans regularly for cost/benefit analysis

Prepare reports for annual non-discrimination testing and assist with annual audits (internal and external)

Partner with vendors to prepare and file annual form 5500 for both the health plans and 401K savings plan

Ensure that Associates benefit inquiries are addressed promptly and courteously. Manage the solution of associate benefit problems within plan document guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance

Accomplish department objectives by directing and monitoring the work progress of direct report

Provide coaching and guidance to direct report

Set expectations, annual goals and provide required quarterly touch base meetings with direct report

Qualification

Benefits management experienceERISAHRIS system managementCBPPHRSPHRAdvanced Database skillsMicrosoft Office skillsSupervisory experienceAnalytical skillsPrioritize tasksWorkday experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsNegotiation skillsTeamworkCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related area

Five to seven years of benefits management experience to include experience with self-funded benefit plans, 401K plans, and ancillary benefit plans

Knowledge of ERISA, qualified and non-qualified benefit plans, health and welfare plans, HIPAA, 401(k) non-discrimination testing, and related IRS and DOL regulations

Commitment to protect the confidentiality of associate and company information

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Strong decision making, analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills

Advanced Database, HRIS, and Microsoft Office skills, along with knowledge of report-writing tools

Strong communication skills with ability to interact, influence and align with all levels of the organization, both internal and external effectively

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects at a time, prioritizing workload effectively

Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers and managers, operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on site, and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers