Health and Welfare Benefits Manager

Health And Welfare Benefits Manager

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Health and Welfare Benefits, the Health and Welfare Benefits Manager will assist with the administration, communication, and implementation of all health and welfare benefits offered to employees. A candidate should have strong experience in designing, implementing, and administrating self-funded employee benefit programs including pharmacy carve-out solutions and pre-tax (FSA, HRA, and HSA) offerings.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with Director of Health & Welfare Benefits, EVP of Human Resources, and Benefits Committee to :
• Evaluate and select employee benefits (including health insurance, dental, vision, ancillary coverages, and voluntary benefit options.)
• Re-evaluate and / or re-negotiate vendors in search of cost-saving opportunities.
• Perform M&A activities and due diligence.
• Foster collaboration across corporate functions and the Company's subsidiaries to accomplish key H&W benefits objectives and compliance.
• Partner with brokers and third-party administrators to ensure all benefit plans sponsored through subsidiaries meet all federal and state requirements including, but not limited to, 5500 filings, FSA discrimination testing, ACA reporting, and HIPAA required notices.
• Assist in developing H&W department employees in all facets of benefits.
• Aid in the supervision, mentoring, and motivation of team members, setting clear performance expectations and providing feedback.
• Participate in annual performance reviews and / or check-ins on Benefits Administrators.
• Partner with Director of Health & Welfare Benefits and EVP of HR to develop multi-year strategic recommendations for benefit programs balancing multiple perspectives (e.g., regulatory, corporate, financial, and employee perspectives).
• Participate in Benefits Department annual Strategic Planning meeting.
• Work with the company's subsidiaries to ensure all sponsored benefit plans are administered in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA.
• Lead the investigation, proposal, and implementation of new programs and "Wellbeing Champion" program aiding in the education and encouragement of employees putting wellbeing of self as a priority and understanding smart consumerism of benefits / healthcare.
• Serve as a valuable team member with the management of benefits enrollments, including, but not limited to :
• Review and update of UKG and Benefit Third-Party Administrator (TPA)
• Participate in annual U.S. Open Enrollment (OE) preparation :
• Complete system testing
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate file feeds and deductions of all benefit premiums.
• Update vendor import files (file feeds) from UKG (Benefits Administration).
• Review premium calculations.
• Design OE guides and other employee education materials (e.g., email announcements, webinars, digital guides).
• Develop new hire benefits onboarding materials (e.g., new hire orientation education).
• Conduct training / seminars to educate employees.
• Develop strong relationships with vendors including UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Optum Financial, and UKG (Benefits Administration).

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Additional Skills / Experience / Requirements

What We Offer

Intent and Function of Job Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

Our Family Culture

We are a family-owned business established in 1946 with nearly 5,000 employees. Over the years, Rosen's Diversified, Inc. ("RDI") has grown into a holding company of vertically integrated business units, including American Foods Group, America's Service Line, Scientific Life Solutions, and Rosen's Inc. By understanding our employees, our customers, and ourselves, we are preparing RDI for the future generations of success.

Our Company is comprised of innovative entrepreneurs who value our casual and down to earth culture. As a member of the Rosen's family, you will find yourself challenged and rewarded for your professional contributions as well as the Company's success.

What We Offer