Human Resources Benefits Manager

Posted Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:00 AMOur StoryFounded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, and 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of “well-th. rebalanced.” Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).What You’ll DoYou will be an important part of HR Operations Team that supports administering human resources policies and projects that supports a growing Financial Services company. You will provide tactical HR support to managers and employees nationwide on a variety of HR topics, including employee benefits. You will report to the Human Resources Director.Serve as a resource for employees, addressing daily questions, providing guidance on HR policies, programs and benefits.Manage 401(k) plan, including enrollment, contributions and compliance.Oversee annual 401K True Up and 401K auditManage Open Enrollment including coordinating with external broker, coordinating training, communications materials, and timelinesDevelop and implement benefit communication strategies to maximize the value of benefits to the employees of the organizationLead and file annual benefits reporting, testing and auditing, including discrimination testingResponsible for employee leave administrationDeliver new hire benefits training for all new employeesDesign and implement corporate and firmwide wellness programsEnsure company compliance with provisions for all state and federal laws about benefitsMonitor market trends and use data to evaluate benefit program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement and help guide data-based decisionBecome a Ceridian (HRIS system) superuser. Continue to develop reporting, implement new modules and other enhancements for the user experienceCrosstrain on other tasks within team and provide backup to daily administrationTravel to other Hightower offices (10%)What You’ll BringBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience requiredPHR or SHRM-CP certification a plus5+ years of experience in a Human Resources generalist roleExperience working with FMLA, ADA, Affordable Care Act, federal and state laws regarding benefits (i.e. COBRA, ERISA, Section 125), strong knowledge of health and welfare benefitsExcellent project management skillsExperience with cloud-based HRIS system (Ceridian a plus)Specific knowledge of several human resources processes (benefits, compensation, employment law/compliance, compensation, risk management)Ability to function in a high-energy, fast paced environmentDemonstrated ability to research and uncover information for ad hoc projectsWhat We OfferCoverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)Mother’s lounge onsiteFlexible PTO planFree brand-new gym in the Chicago office401k matching planHSA employer contributionsStudent loan assistanceAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.

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