Job Information
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Benefits Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana
Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Manages and trains employees for the effective performance of the day-to-day responsibilities of their roles.
Collaborates with all levels of the organization to ensure benefits strategies align with and support organizational and HR strategies.
Works with our third-party vendors to recommend and administer benefit offerings.
Works with both internal & external resources to resolve complex benefit issues.
Provides employee support about benefit programs, policies, and procedures.
Oversees employee communication materials related to benefit programs and opportunities.
Oversees set-up and maintenance of employee benefits files/deduction codes, group benefits database and employee payroll records in HRIS system and third-party systems.
Evaluates the costs and benefits of key programs, such as wellness programs, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs and employee discount programs.
Assists with renewals of our third-party vendors, including market competitiveness studies, remarketing efforts, cost effective plan design alternatives review, and regulatory compliance.
Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and file feeds.
Stays up to date on Federal and State regulations and legislation that may affect employee benefits.
Minimum Knowledge and Requirements:
Level I requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
5-10 years of benefits administration and compliance experience required, 3 years in management preferred.
CEBS, SHRM, HRCI certification preferred.
Ability to monitor, coach, and measure employee work performance.
Strong analytical and technical skills, attention to detail and customer service skills.
Good verbal and written communication. Good presentation skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to provide appropriate follow up and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations such as ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA.
Level II additional requirements:
10+ years of benefits administration and compliance experience required, 7 years in management preferred.
Experience leading and managing multiple projects at a time.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and transition between day-to-day tactical activities and broader strategy.
Ability to take initiative with decision-making and problem-solving.
Demonstrated ability managing, training, and coaching employees.
Physical Requirements and Reasonable Accommodations:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to convey information and communicate. The employee frequently is required to move, traverse inside an office environment, operate office equipment (computers, keyboards, telephones, printers, scanners etc.), and detect information necessary to make decisions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Company Performance Statement:
In the performance of tasks and duties all employees are expected to: perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision; interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers; work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments; and work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
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Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Full-Time
225 S East St
Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46202
ReqID: MANAG003971