benefits manager.

A client of ours in located in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Benefits Manager to join their team. The Benefits Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and comprehensive administration of all employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, optimizes plan performance, fosters effective vendor relationships, and leads key initiatives such as annual open enrollment. They play a critical role in supporting employee well-being through competitive and well-managed benefit offerings. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end administration of all employee benefit programs, including but not limited to group health, dental, life, disability, flexible/health spending accounts, COBRA, wellness initiatives, leave of absence (LOA), and accommodation requests.
  
  
• Ensure all plans are administered strictly according to plan provisions and in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including FMLA, IRS, DOL, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA.
  
  
• Lead and manage all aspects of the annual open enrollment process, from planning and communication to system configuration and post-enrollment reconciliation.
  
  
• Ensure the accurate and timely remittance of all benefit deductions and employer contributions for welfare plans.
  
  
• Manage and conduct regular compliance audits of all benefit programs and plan documents.
  
  
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required reporting, disclosures, testing, and other government-mandated requirements.
  
  
• Build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with all insurance carriers and other benefit providers.
  
  
• Actively monitor and evaluate vendor performance to ensure high service quality and effective program delivery.
  
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Total Rewards/Benefits Specialists.
  
  
• Assign tasks, provide ongoing coaching, and foster a high-performing team environment.
  
  
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within benefits administration.
  
  

Skills

Benefits Administration

COBRA

Leave of Absence

FMLA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Open Enrollment

Benefit Cost Containment

Benefit Audits

Supervision

CEBS

HRIS

Defined Benefits

Handling Confidential Information

Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.