Health & Welfare Benefits Compliance Manager- Amazing Opportunity!

Position Description:

• contribute technical expertise to the administration of the health and welfare benefits plans by participating in special projects and tasks

• manage relationships with third party vendors

• track, review and interpret legislative and regulatory changes

• draft plan documents

• draft benefits communications regarding the health and welfare benefits plans

• develop and/or review key performance indicators on the various plans

• coordinate and oversee annual open enrollment communication with associates, and

• supervise a Health Benefits Specialist and a Voluntary Benefits Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a related business field or equivalent experience

• at least 7 years of management experience working with welfare benefit plans

• knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, WHCRA, NMHPA, QMCSO, IRS Section 125, IRS Section 79, HIPAA, FMLA, ADEA, ADA, EEO, USERRA and PDA

• ability to interpret and apply legal documents, regulations and government legislation

• ability to review and draft third-party vendor contracts

• strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• ability to effectively communicate and interact with diverse groups of people

• working knowledge of Access (includes creating databases, user forms, ODBC links and queries, etc.), Word, Excel (includes creating complex spreadsheets) Outlook and MS Project

• strong organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize workload

• ability to think creatively when reviewing procedures and work-studies

• ability to protect extremely confidential and sensitive information

• ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and overnight travel as required

• ability to work well with others and to be an effective team member

• must show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work

Preferred Qualifications:

• at least seven years of management experience working with health and welfare benefit plans at a private company or working directly with a benefits consulting firm for clients

• working knowledge of SAP-based Human Resources and Benefits Administration Information Systems

• Certification as a Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or as a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS).