Starkey Hearing Technologies
Benefits Manager
Starkey Hearing Technologies, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.
Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.
We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart.
https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB:
In coordination with the benefits team, this position is responsible for the management and administration of Starkey's health and welfare benefit plans, wellness program and other ancillary benefits.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS:
Manage Starkey's employee health and welfare plans and administration, ensuring compliance, market competitiveness and affordability. This includes:Medical, dental, vision & prescriptionCorporate health, wellness and fitness programsEAP and other voluntary benefit programsProvides support with on-site Health Clinic and initiatives to optimize utilizationRetirement benefits including 401k and Non-Qualified planVendor managementCommunications of health & welfare programs through various channels, including new hire orientation, annual enrollment and other ad-hoc meetingsComplete and/or assist with:Plan enrollments and timely audits to ensure accuracy and complianceApplicable billings, invoice reconciliation and coordination with Finance to ensure ongoing contractual compliance
Maintain current benefits policies, procedures and employee guidelinesAssure compliance with all federal & state lawsDevelop and implement processes and practices as necessaryUpdate and revise as necessary
Provide support and direction for Human Resources Business Partners and key contactsProvide direction & support for HRBPs and other HR functionsWork closely with Payroll, Talent Acquisition and Learning and Communication staff
Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
Education (i.e., 4-year college degree, license, certification)Bachelor's degree in business or human resources or equivalent requiredCEBS certification preferred
Experience (i.e., years of work experience related to the job)Minimum five years' benefits experience requiredDemonstrated knowledge of HR systems, practices, policies and procedures required
Knowledge / Technical Requirements:
Knowledge of health and welfare benefits, as well as retirement benefits requiredComputer knowledge and experience required including Microsoft Office softwareCompetencies, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent presentation skills requiredExcellent communication and people skills requiredTime management skills requiredExcellent organizational skills requiredAbility to work with figures is requiredAbility to be detail-oriented is requiredAbility to handle confidential information requiredWORK CONTEXT
Working Conditions:
Standard office conditionsEquipment Operation:
Standard office equipment
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.
We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart.
https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB:
In coordination with the benefits team, this position is responsible for the management and administration of Starkey's health and welfare benefit plans, wellness program and other ancillary benefits.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS:
Manage Starkey's employee health and welfare plans and administration, ensuring compliance, market competitiveness and affordability. This includes:Medical, dental, vision & prescriptionCorporate health, wellness and fitness programsEAP and other voluntary benefit programsProvides support with on-site Health Clinic and initiatives to optimize utilizationRetirement benefits including 401k and Non-Qualified planVendor managementCommunications of health & welfare programs through various channels, including new hire orientation, annual enrollment and other ad-hoc meetingsComplete and/or assist with:Plan enrollments and timely audits to ensure accuracy and complianceApplicable billings, invoice reconciliation and coordination with Finance to ensure ongoing contractual compliance
Maintain current benefits policies, procedures and employee guidelinesAssure compliance with all federal & state lawsDevelop and implement processes and practices as necessaryUpdate and revise as necessary
Provide support and direction for Human Resources Business Partners and key contactsProvide direction & support for HRBPs and other HR functionsWork closely with Payroll, Talent Acquisition and Learning and Communication staff
Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
Education (i.e., 4-year college degree, license, certification)Bachelor's degree in business or human resources or equivalent requiredCEBS certification preferred
Experience (i.e., years of work experience related to the job)Minimum five years' benefits experience requiredDemonstrated knowledge of HR systems, practices, policies and procedures required
Knowledge / Technical Requirements:
Knowledge of health and welfare benefits, as well as retirement benefits requiredComputer knowledge and experience required including Microsoft Office softwareCompetencies, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent presentation skills requiredExcellent communication and people skills requiredTime management skills requiredExcellent organizational skills requiredAbility to work with figures is requiredAbility to be detail-oriented is requiredAbility to handle confidential information requiredWORK CONTEXT
Working Conditions:
Standard office conditionsEquipment Operation:
Standard office equipment
#LI-HW1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)