Senior Manager Benefits
A+E Networks
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THE ROLE: Senior Benefits Manager
Under the direction of the Sr. Director Total Rewards, you will manage the administration of company-wide Health & Welfare and Retirement plans and programs. You will be the lead contact with insurance brokers and benefit providers. Additionally, you will participate in the day to day administration of the company's benefit and retirement plans by interacting with employees, external vendors and plan consultants.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Provide general counsel to employees (active and former) and retirees on benefit plans and programs.
• Monitor administration of benefit processes including benefit payments and employee hire, termination, life status events, COBRA administration, carrier feeds, etc.
• Prepare annual reporting regulatory filings including retirement plan non-discrimination testing, PBGC, ACA, etc.
• Administer company and legislated leaves of absence in conjunction with Benefits Administrators.
• Respond and resolve employee benefit queries/issues while interfacing with benefit vendors and third-party administrators.
• Create employee benefit communications throughout the year and update New Hire and Open Enrollment guides annually.
• Evaluate and improve the presentation and organization of benefits information on the company intranet.
• Lead the coordination of annual benefit plan audits.
• Assist Sr. Director with plan interpretation, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate annual Health & Welfare events and presentations.
• Manage the review of and reconciliation of vendor invoices.
• Coordinate with People Partners, payroll and Finance on areas of benefits administration.
• Oversee and manage two Benefits Administrators.
• Any other duties that can reasonably be expected of you.
YOUR STORY: [ BEHAVIORS] (what you need to have)
• BA/BS degree.
• 6 to 8 years of HR Benefits management experience.
• High level of technical aptitude - advanced Excel skills. Workday experience preferable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations and ability to apply them to administration/compliance of plans, including FMLA, NYPFL, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and DOL requirements.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently, capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks.
THAT SOMETHING EXTRA:\nIf you've read this far, you're likely a great fit for us…and maybe you're fluent in sign language, have studied the circus arts or are currently writing a screenplay. If you have a special skill or backstory that might directly or indirectly help you succeed in this role, we'd love to hear about it in your cover letter.