Humanscale
Benefits Manager
Humanscale, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States,
Company OverviewHumanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work.
We have a focus on sustainability with 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment
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Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.
OverviewThe Benefits Manager owns and drives the planning, development, implementation and administration of employee benefit programs in North America, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, voluntary benefits, and leaves of absences (FMLA/ADA/Personal), as well as for Canada. Develops and maintains open and positive communication and provides day-to-day support on all benefit inquiries. This position will work a hybrid office/remote schedule (4 days in office/1 day remote).
Responsibilities
Serves as primary contact for employee inquiries regarding all medical, dental, vision, 401k, voluntary benefits, and leaves of absence
Ensures company-wide benefit plan compliance
Makes changes to participants’ benefits upon hire and/or termination
Manages all aspects of the annual open enrollment process (NA) and new hire enrollments:
Drives the final selection process for our benefits plans and vendors; partners with existing brokers to evaluate plans, renewals and contract negotiations
Prepares and delivers benefits presentations with the brokers
Counsels and trains employees on the different benefits programs, including plan features, eligibility and premium information
Prepares, distributes, and receives materials and forms from all employees
Reviews and confirms all benefit enrollments
Audits, reviews and verifies employee benefit elections and changes
Conducts audits of enrollment changes and works in ADP as the benefits administration system
Researches and evaluates market trends to ensure the competitiveness of the benefits package
Analyzes and reconciles benefits bills/invoices; reconciles benefit statements
Works closely with insurance providers and insurance brokers; provides required enrollment information as necessary, such as statistical and census data
Determines the appropriate communication strategy for educating employees on the benefits programs (e.g., Open Enrollment, 401(k) plan, supplemental plans, etc.)
Assists with the development and implementation of health and wellness initiatives
Manages and acts as primary contact for all benefits audits and testing
Processes FMLA and state disability claims, as well as 401(k) loan requests
Oversees manual premium payments for employees on leave
Maintains ACA compliance; manages the annual 1095-C preparation and reporting processes
Submits biweekly vendor funding for HSA, FSA, and Commuter Benefits
Assists with disability accommodations by ensuring all requests are reviewed and that they adhere to the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act and EEOC regulations
Ensures all leave documents are up-to-date and compliant with current and future legal, regulatory and compliance codes
Works with the third-party administrator to provide timely notice to employees under the requirements of COBRA
Assists with all benefits-related special projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
5-7 years of experience in administering and managing benefits
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
Extensive knowledge of leave of absence, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA/Interactive Process, Workers Compensation, etc.
Knowledge pertaining to ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, Safe Harbor, 5500 compliance and other regulatory protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to manage changing priorities, multiple deadlines and competing demands
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of HR/benefits work
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to take initiative, execute and work independently with minimal supervision
Previous experience managing benefits for Canada a plus
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experience with ADP Workforce Now
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) / Computer proficiency
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
HSA, Medical FSA, Limited FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits
Medical Discounts
Ancillary Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
Health Advocates
EAP, Complementary Life and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Employee Discount Programs
401k with Employer matching (Pre-Tax and Roth)
100% Vested
Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and ~10 holidays)
Maternity PTO
Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)
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We have a focus on sustainability with 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment
.
Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.
OverviewThe Benefits Manager owns and drives the planning, development, implementation and administration of employee benefit programs in North America, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, voluntary benefits, and leaves of absences (FMLA/ADA/Personal), as well as for Canada. Develops and maintains open and positive communication and provides day-to-day support on all benefit inquiries. This position will work a hybrid office/remote schedule (4 days in office/1 day remote).
Responsibilities
Serves as primary contact for employee inquiries regarding all medical, dental, vision, 401k, voluntary benefits, and leaves of absence
Ensures company-wide benefit plan compliance
Makes changes to participants’ benefits upon hire and/or termination
Manages all aspects of the annual open enrollment process (NA) and new hire enrollments:
Drives the final selection process for our benefits plans and vendors; partners with existing brokers to evaluate plans, renewals and contract negotiations
Prepares and delivers benefits presentations with the brokers
Counsels and trains employees on the different benefits programs, including plan features, eligibility and premium information
Prepares, distributes, and receives materials and forms from all employees
Reviews and confirms all benefit enrollments
Audits, reviews and verifies employee benefit elections and changes
Conducts audits of enrollment changes and works in ADP as the benefits administration system
Researches and evaluates market trends to ensure the competitiveness of the benefits package
Analyzes and reconciles benefits bills/invoices; reconciles benefit statements
Works closely with insurance providers and insurance brokers; provides required enrollment information as necessary, such as statistical and census data
Determines the appropriate communication strategy for educating employees on the benefits programs (e.g., Open Enrollment, 401(k) plan, supplemental plans, etc.)
Assists with the development and implementation of health and wellness initiatives
Manages and acts as primary contact for all benefits audits and testing
Processes FMLA and state disability claims, as well as 401(k) loan requests
Oversees manual premium payments for employees on leave
Maintains ACA compliance; manages the annual 1095-C preparation and reporting processes
Submits biweekly vendor funding for HSA, FSA, and Commuter Benefits
Assists with disability accommodations by ensuring all requests are reviewed and that they adhere to the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act and EEOC regulations
Ensures all leave documents are up-to-date and compliant with current and future legal, regulatory and compliance codes
Works with the third-party administrator to provide timely notice to employees under the requirements of COBRA
Assists with all benefits-related special projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
5-7 years of experience in administering and managing benefits
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
Extensive knowledge of leave of absence, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA/Interactive Process, Workers Compensation, etc.
Knowledge pertaining to ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, Safe Harbor, 5500 compliance and other regulatory protocols
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to manage changing priorities, multiple deadlines and competing demands
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of HR/benefits work
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to take initiative, execute and work independently with minimal supervision
Previous experience managing benefits for Canada a plus
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experience with ADP Workforce Now
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) / Computer proficiency
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
HSA, Medical FSA, Limited FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits
Medical Discounts
Ancillary Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
Health Advocates
EAP, Complementary Life and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Employee Discount Programs
401k with Employer matching (Pre-Tax and Roth)
100% Vested
Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and ~10 holidays)
Maternity PTO
Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)
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