Human Resource Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager- Benefits.
Education Bachelor's Degree Required.
Experience Required: At least 5 years of Human Resources Management experience with a focus on Benefits.
Supervisory/Training Responsibilities: Yes
Schedule: 1st shift Monday-Friday, Full-time hours, On-Site

Job Overview
The Human Resources Manager - Benefits will help run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department. Some of the tasks required are administration and execution of human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management including training and development; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; talent acquisition; interviewing staff for feedback; and enforcing company policies and practices. This role is primarily responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability), worker's compensation, and life insurance. This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. This role continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration. The expectation is that you will be coming in as the Subject Matter Expert on all things Benefits-related.

Responsibilities and Duties Required:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This description is only intended as a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

• Review and analyze the benefits market and complex benefits information to determine employee needs, trends, regulations, and practices and develop competitive programs and services that present the best value to meet company goals; Using this information, analyze current benefits, evaluate the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance.
• Assess usage, services, coverage, cost, plan experience, and competitive trends. Conduct surveys, forecast trends, and assist in future benefit design.
• Oversee benefit files, maintain group benefits database, and update payroll records.
• Negotiate benefit plans and rates with vendors and administrators.
• Manage and facilitate workers' compensation cases to ensure timely closure and communication.
• Handle enrollments, COBRA, COBRA TPA interactions, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing.
• Respond to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes, and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
• Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.
• Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying, and reconciling of budgeted funds.
• Evaluate and analyze the results of the programs and services regularly and systematically; report these results as requested, in addition to other management reporting such as benefit loss and claims control, sales, budgets, division P&L, special projects, etc. Departmental forecast, workers comp
• Responsible for Administration of benefits programs designed to ensure employees against loss of income due to illness, injury, or retirement.
• Coordinate preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits programs such as insurance plans, pension plans, 401(k), life and special employer-sponsored plans, as well as determining eligibility for these.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits, benefits contract language, and applicable laws
• Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability, and FMLA.
• Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absence/disabilities.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (including filing and compliance requirements adopted and pending-affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements), and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Provide necessary and requested reports accurately and in a timelypromptly manner for all assigned tasks, including fees, and allocation/billing charges.
• Ensure the accuracy and routinely perform quality checks of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Perform plan audits by preparing, collecting, and organizing data for assessments and reviewing data in conjunction with evaluation task groups.
• Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes, and other general inquiries.
• Will assist with other areas of HR within the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required
• At least 5 years of Human Resources Management or equivalent experience
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is a plus.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and make judgments on proposals (RFPs) and contracts.

Job, Working Conditions, and Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position at a desk working on a computer, and constantly position self to perform required tasks
• Must be able to lift, move, transport, and load items across the building up to 20 pounds at times.
• Constantly operates machinery required for this job, such as computers and office equipment.
• This role requires the employee to operate, activate, detect, and position their body to perform the tasks required.
• Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Requires coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours

Superior Products Distributors, Inc and the Superior Network of Companies are Southern New England's largest independently family-owned group of closely integrated companies, dedicated to providing the construction market with a vast selection of diversified equipment rentals and sales, construction materials, specialized services, and people with the expertise needed to get the job done quickly and efficiently for 55 Years. As a full-time employee, you can expect competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life, and disability insurance; 401K with company match, and paid time off for vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and volunteer emergency services (Fire).

*Superior is an Equal Opportunity Employer –Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected class. *