Benefits Manager

23 hours ago

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States City of Somerville Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Benefits Manager to oversee the City of Somerville's employee benefits programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the benefits offered are cost-effective, affordable, and meet the needs of City and School employees, and retirees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the management of the City's various benefits programs, including health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs, and worker's compensation.
  • Collaborate with the Somerville Retirement Board, City Auditor, and external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Collect, analyze, and report benefits data, including Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) reporting.
  • Manage and administer benefits-related projects, including open enrollment, vendor bidding, and other initiatives.
  • Perform analytical work related to benefit plans, including research, plan design performance, claim trends, cost forecasting, and projecting collective bargaining proposal costs.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, security, and privacy requirements of benefit programs.
  • Reconcile administrative costs and employee deductions across multiple payrolls, appropriations to payroll systems, and the General Ledger.
  • Perform regular audits of employee records and serve as the primary contact with benefit-related third-party administrators.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years' experience administering benefits, including at least three years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with automated payroll systems and benefits experience with a large, complex public employer.
  • Strong knowledge of benefits programs, including health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs, and worker's compensation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and operate a personal computer.
Benefits

The City of Somerville offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
  • Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
  • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Long term disability through Sun Life
  • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
  • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
  • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
  • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
  • Annual cancer screening & wellness release
  • Somerville Retirement Pension System
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MBTA pass program
  • FREE Blue Bikes membership
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.

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