Benefits Manager Resume Examples and Templates

Compensation and Benefits Manager

• Serves as the primary point of contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Manages all aspects of Workers Compensation and Guest Incidents across all locations, including collecting incident reports, obtaining relevant multimedia evidence, and liaising with Workers Comp and Insurance Adjuster throughout the process.
• Oversees relationships with insurance carriers and manages billing and communication with company lawyers, Workers Comp, and Insurance Adjuster.
• Ensures strict compliance with government regulations, including the accurate and timely submission of required reports and fees.
• Coordinates data transfers to external partners for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Documents and maintains administrative procedures for benefits processes.
• Manages daily benefits processing, covering enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing.
• Supervises the organization of employee benefits files, updates the group benefits database, and maintains employee payroll records.
• Collects employee data and oversees the handling of monthly billings, along with preparing vouchers for administrative fee payments for all group plans.
• Conducts analysis of current benefits programs, evaluating utilization, coverage, cost, effectiveness, plan experience, and competitive trends, informing the company's stance.
• Offers customer service support to both internal and external stakeholders, developing communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Creates and disseminates materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions. Provides training and assistance to group benefits associates, home office staff, and field personnel.

Benefits Manager

• Administer day-to-day operations of Health and Welfare (H&W) benefit plans, including annual enrollment material development, system requirements, and employee meetings when necessary.
• Support the Director of HR in the annual review, design, and selection of H&W plans and vendors/carriers.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of the 401(k) plan.
• Ensure timely completion of all required compliance reporting and testing for H&W and 401(k) plans in accordance with governing agency deadlines.
• Collaborate on the design, implementation, and administration of base pay compensation ranges across the organization, using market data and job requirements.
• Assist in the annual salary administration process, incorporating input from senior managers based on annual performance evaluations.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and administration of pay and deferred compensation plans, including report preparation and senior manager consultations.
• Work with the Director of Human Resources on updates to benefits-related policies in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain thorough process documentation for all responsibilities and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about all regulations governing benefit plans.
• Lead meetings with insurance carriers and financial institutions to optimize benefits program effectiveness in relation to costs.

Compensation & Benefits Manager

• Developed, implemented, and managed HR programs, overseeing various functions including staffing, recruitment, training, benefits, payroll, personnel, performance appraisal, compensation, and compliance with employment laws.
• Managed the Compensation and Benefits operations, providing day-to-day and annual support for all related programs.
• Conducted annual reviews and made recommendations to executive management for enhancing organizational policies, procedures, and practices related to compensation, benefits, worker's compensation, leaves, HR administration, and other relevant matters.
• Stayed informed about industry trends and employment legislation, ensuring the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Communicated changes in HR policies and procedures to employees and ensured compliance across the organization.
• Collaborated in the annual review, preparation, and administration of the organization's wage and salary program.
• Consulted with legal counsel when necessary, especially in handling complex employee matters.
• Worked closely with department managers to support them in managing employee-related issues.
• Recommended, evaluated, and participated in staff development initiatives.
• Developed and maintained a human resource information system (HRIS) tailored to the organization's needs.
• Supervised the HR department staff responsible for HRIS, risk management, compensation, and benefits.

Compensation & Benefits Manager

• Reviewed existing internal Compensation & Benefits Policies and ensured alignment with stock company policies.
• Designed a Short-Term Incentive Plan tailored to different groups of employees.
• Restructured the internal grading system for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conducted benchmarking and organized the salary review process to ensure competitiveness in the job market.
• Managed budgeting related to Compensation & Benefits initiatives.
• Designed a Key Employees Retention policy to retain top talent within the organization.
• Administered the pension plan.
• Implemented cost management strategies in areas such as recruitment, training and development, and travel expenses.

Compensation and Benefits Manager

• Successfully designed, planned, and implemented all self-funded benefit plans for a workforce of over 5500 employees in the United States and Canada.
• Ensured compliance with federal and state legal requirements, obtained qualified opinions, enforced adherence to requirements, and utilized industry best practices.
• Acted as the Plan Sponsor for the 401(k) Plan, conducting Department of Labor (DOL) required testing and audits, and ensuring ongoing Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) compliance.
• Conducted quarterly Investment Committee meetings and annual investment performance reviews in collaboration with an external 401(k) advisor.