Chenega Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Benefits Manager
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expChenega Corporation is a mission-driven Alaska Native corporation with a commitment to community and cultural values. The Senior Benefits Manager will oversee the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while collaborating with third-party administrators and supporting potential mergers and acquisitions.
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Responsibilities
Manage the routine administration of employee benefit programs including but not limited to retirement plans, medical, dental, vision plans, life and AD&D plans, short and long-term disability programs, and employee assistance programs to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations
Serve as the benefit point of contact for potential government contract acquisitions, reviewing and advising leadership on any benefit related contractual obligations
Perform benefit related due diligence activities for potential mergers and acquisitions; analyze findings, draft and present overview as well as potential risks and suggestions
Develop and facilitate as needed benefit orientation transition plans for new government contracts (may require travel) and acquisitions
Audit benefit enrollment and calculations of monthly premiums for employee benefit programs
In conjunction with brokers and consultants, assist with annual renewal process for benefit plans; provide analysis and recommendations with respect to the various group benefit plans
Perform plan compliance activities including but not limited to Form 5500, fringe allocation, ACA; ensure deadlines are met
Perform benefit process, enrollment, and SCA benefit related compliance audits, recommend process adjustments
Develop, coordinate, and communicate plan information to SBU HR contacts and employees; conduct related training. Effectively and accurately communicate company policies and procedures
Create active benefit engagement strategies that will effectively reach SBU and field employees
Manage SBU contract specific ERCBA contributions, union 401(k) and legacy pension plans
Assist with annual budget process
Provide guidance on ERISA and non-ERISA benefit issues
Monitor benefit trends and best practices
Perform other duties and special projects as appropriate and as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field; or two extra years of benefit administration as a substitute for the degree
Five years' progressively responsible exempt work experience that illustrates employee benefits administration, both health and welfare and 401(k) administration
Experience administering benefits in a company that performs federal contract work
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Ability to pass a background screening
Extensive knowledge of general benefit functions, best practices, procedures, regulations, and understanding of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), IRS Code, Service Contract Act, and the Davis Bacon Act
Extensive knowledge of benefits as they relate to government contract environments and Service Contract Act
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others
Intermediate administrative skills
Intermediate management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines amid changing priorities in a highly dynamic environment
Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and industry-standard computer software and databases
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing and proofreading skills
Ability to stay current and communicate changes and developments in local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding employee benefits
Ability to research and analyze complex and technical issues
Ability to make decisions, solve problems and exercise excellent judgment
Superior organizational, follow-up and detail-oriented skills
Ability to work independently as well as a team
Excellent customer service skills
High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information
Prior experience with Mergers and Acquisitions
Preferred
M&A experience preferred
Two years' supervisory experience preferred
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred
Company
Chenega Corporation
As the most successful Alaska Native village corporation, Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robb Milne
CFO
Chris Andersen
Chief Development Officer, Military, Intel and Operations Support Strategic Business Unit
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