BENEFITS MANAGER-HYBRID

Benefits Manager-Hybrid

Shift : Monday-Friday, daylight hours. This position is hybrid and will be a mix of working from home and working in the office, which will either be at Butler Hospital or Westmoreland Hospital, depending upon candidates location. Days and hours are subject to change.

Job Summary / Overall Objectives : Supervises the overall administration of all benefit programs for Independence Health System including medical, prescription, dental, vision, defined pension plans, 403b, 401k, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending, business travel insurance, paid time off, FMLA, COBRA, tuition reimbursement and various voluntary benefits for all eligible employees. Responsible for all program compliance, including provisions of the Affordable Care Act, audits and required discrimination reporting for the benefits function. Handles all aspects of annual benefits open enrollment, billing and third-party vendor administration and file feed transmissions.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• The position is responsible for leading the department and accountable for system wide benefits functions as part of the HR Shared Services Team.
• Manages all Health & Welfare benefits for Independence Health System including daily benefits administration, legal compliance, contracts, SPDs, third party vendors, premiums and billing.
• Directs the operation of the System Retirement Benefits including both DC and DB plans and legacy plans. Oversight of record keeping, daily administration, compliance, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Oversees the annual open enrollment process along with new hire, transfer, status change and ACA enrollment throughout the year.
• Oversee the FMLA, ADA and Leave of Absence policies in compliance with all applicable laws for Independence Health System. This includes administration or eligibility, compliance, coordination with time off benefits and STD / LTD benefit plans.
• Oversight of the ancillary benefit plans, voluntary coverage, tuition assistance plans, Cobra administration the benefit arrears processing.
• This position has direct supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, coaching / mentoring, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity, performance management and succession planning.
• Equitably and consistently apply and practice policies and procedures for all staff.
• Develop and manage department budget at or below budget expectations and consistent with adjusted volume variations.
• Identify and implement revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] :

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Preferred Qualifications / Experience :

License, Certification & Clearances :

Work Environment :

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Equal Employment Opportunity :

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer :

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment :

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.

Physical Demands :

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required. Essential Absolute Necessity. Marginal Minimal Necessity. Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift. Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift. Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift. Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition :

Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Extreme Heat X

Extreme Cold X

Heights X

Confined Spaces X

Extreme Noise(>

85dB) X

Mechanical Hazards X

Use of Vibrating Tools X

Operates Vehicle (company) x

Operates Heavy Equipment X

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices X

Rotates All Shifts X

8 Hours Shifts X X

10-12 Hours Shifts X X

On-Call X

Overtime(+8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hr / wk) X

Travel Between Sites X X

Direct Patient Care X

Respirator Protective Equipment X

Eye Protection X

Head Protection (hard hat) X

Hearing Protection X

Hand Protection X

Feet, Toe Protection X

Body Protection X

Latex Exposure X X

Solvent Exposure X

Paint (direct use) Exposure X

Dust (sanding) Exposure X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure X

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure X

Mist Exposure X

Wax Stripper (direct use) X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure X

Laser Exposure X

Physical Demands :

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required. Essential Absolute Necessity. Marginal Minimal Necessity. Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift. Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift. Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift. Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition :

Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

Bending (Stooping) X X

Sitting X X

Walking X X

Climbing Stairs X X

Climbing Ladders