Benefits Manager

7 days ago

Somerville, New Jersey, United States Somerset County, NJ Full time

Position Summary

The Benefits Manager manages the day-to-day administration of Somerset County employee health benefits. Interprets and implements Federal, State, and County policies and regulations as they relate to employee health benefits. Main point of contact for Health Insurance Fund (HIF) and County's broker of record/consultant. Oversees annual Open Enrollment by providing information to employees regarding benefit plans including medical, prescription, dental and FSA. Manage upcoming retirees and assist HIF with the administration of the County retiree health plans. Ensure accurate, and timely administration of all benefits. Work with HRIS Manager to make updates and changes to improve the functioning of the Vista benefits module. Analyze data and prepare reports and correspondence as necessary.

Essential Functions

  • Ensure compliance of health benefit programs with Federal, State and County polices and union contracts.
  • Manage the administration of employee health benefits.
  • Work in partnership with other HR Managers on HR related projects and processes.
  • Facilitate the health benefit portion of New Hire Orientation.
  • Manage annual open enrollment processes.
  • Manage benefit eligibility and resolve complex benefit problems and escalated issues.
  • Manage the County Medicare Part B reimbursement program for lifetime County paid retiree benefits.
  • Keep all health benefit materials up to date and compliant with any updates to employment law.
  • Manage other projects related to employee benefits as assigned by the Director or Deputy Director.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources or public administration and/or five years' experience in the administration of employee benefits.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State laws as they relate to employee benefits.
  • Ability to accurately manage and process large amounts of data entry during annual open enrollment.
  • Intermediate computer skills with the ability to prepare reports, administrative and analytical data.
  • Previous experience with HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office suite of products.
  • Previous public sector experience preferred.
  • Prior experience with employee health benefits and self-funded plans is preferred.

Salary: $50,000-$65,000/year

Benefits include health coverage (medical, prescription, and dental), paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick), a deferred compensation plan, and enrollment in the NJ State Pension System.

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