Sidley Austin LLP
Benefits Manager
Sidley Austin LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Benefits Manager
Recruiting Location:
US-IL-ChicagoDepartment:
Human ResourcesSummary
The Benefits Manager will be responsible for the operational management and customer service for the benefits department.Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and train a team of benefits professionalsRespond to and resolve claims issuesRespond to questions about benefit programsManage process relating to leaves of absenceEnhance and develop benefits related communicationsManage and monitor Insurance Hotline and Insurance MailboxReview utilization reports from insurance/benefit vendors to analyze trend and ROIManage operational aspects of benefits administrationMonitor compliance of federal and local legislation for benefits (i.e. CMS, DOL, COBRA, ACA, PFL, CAA, etc.)Work closely and build collaborative partnerships with insurance providers, consultants, and legal advisors to develop and finalize administrative contracts and plan documentsComplete annual benefits benchmarking surveys for various publicationsParticipate in monthly HR managers meetings to provide insurance updatesProvide census reports to individual disability vendor for purpose of enrolling partners to additional individual policiesParticipate monthly and host Chicago law firms round tableManage benefits related meetings (i.e. weekly insurance department, open enrollment, insurance update meeting with firm's counsel)Manage open enrollment preparation, quality testing, and task listPrepare and implement annual open enrollment with HRIS, IT, and vendor carriersQualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Education and/or Experience:Required:Bachelor's degreeA minimum of 7 years of benefits experienceStrong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlinesHigh level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential informationPreferred:Management experienceTransformation and change leadership experienceOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Recruiting Location:
US-IL-ChicagoDepartment:
Human ResourcesSummary
The Benefits Manager will be responsible for the operational management and customer service for the benefits department.Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and train a team of benefits professionalsRespond to and resolve claims issuesRespond to questions about benefit programsManage process relating to leaves of absenceEnhance and develop benefits related communicationsManage and monitor Insurance Hotline and Insurance MailboxReview utilization reports from insurance/benefit vendors to analyze trend and ROIManage operational aspects of benefits administrationMonitor compliance of federal and local legislation for benefits (i.e. CMS, DOL, COBRA, ACA, PFL, CAA, etc.)Work closely and build collaborative partnerships with insurance providers, consultants, and legal advisors to develop and finalize administrative contracts and plan documentsComplete annual benefits benchmarking surveys for various publicationsParticipate in monthly HR managers meetings to provide insurance updatesProvide census reports to individual disability vendor for purpose of enrolling partners to additional individual policiesParticipate monthly and host Chicago law firms round tableManage benefits related meetings (i.e. weekly insurance department, open enrollment, insurance update meeting with firm's counsel)Manage open enrollment preparation, quality testing, and task listPrepare and implement annual open enrollment with HRIS, IT, and vendor carriersQualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Education and/or Experience:Required:Bachelor's degreeA minimum of 7 years of benefits experienceStrong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlinesHigh level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential informationPreferred:Management experienceTransformation and change leadership experienceOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and prioritiesSidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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