Benefits:
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Benefits Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operational support of employee benefit programs, combining hands-on processing with increasing ownership of employee support, compliance coordination, and issue resolution. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, vendors, and internal partners, ensuring benefits are delivered accurately, compliantly, and with strong employee experience. This position bridges transactional benefits coordination with specialist-level problem-solving and compliance support, making it ideal for a growing organization or a developing benefits professional.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Benefits Administration & ProcessingAdminister health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, and COBRAProcess benefits enrollments, life events, and terminations accurately and on time in HRIS systemsMaintain benefits documentation, eligibility records, and employee electionsPartner with Payroll and HRIS to reconcile benefit deductions, troubleshoot errors, and support auditsEmployee Support & CommunicationServe as a point of contact for employee benefit questions, handling routine inquiries and resolving moderately complex issuesEscalate complex or exceptional issues as needed while maintaining ownership through resolutionAssist with benefits education, FAQs, onboarding materials, and employee communicationsSupport Open Enrollment employee outreach, materials, and education sessionsLeave, Accommodations & Related ProgramsSupport administration of leaves of absence, including FMLA, disability, and applicable state-specific leavesAssist with tracking leave requests and documentation for accuracy and consistencyServe as an initial point of support for accommodations and workers' compensation coordinationVendor & Compliance SupportInteract with carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators on enrollments, corrections, and issue resolutionAssist with compliance activities related to ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and other applicable regulationsSupport annual audits, data requests, and compliance reportingOpen Enrollment & ProjectsSupport planning and execution of Open Enrollment, including system configuration, data validation, and communicationsParticipate in benefits projects, process improvements, and system enhancements as neededQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)2–4 years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related HR roleWorking knowledge of employee benefit programs and basic regulatory requirementsExperience working in HRIS systems (e.g., UKG, Workday, ADP) Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and data accuracyCustomer-service mindset with the ability to explain benefits concepts clearlyAbility to work independently while collaborating closely with senior HR and benefits leadershipPolsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
