Manager of Benefits - Health and Welfare & Retirement (Remote)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Manager of Benefits - Health and Welfare and Retirement to join our team in a fully remote capacity. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting our benefits operations during a critical period of transition. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work independently. As a Manager of Benefits remote, you will be responsible for ensuring that our benefits administration runs smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Investigate and resolve escalated benefits cases from Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.
• Troubleshoot and monitor system issues such as file feed errors, calculation discrepancies, and data mismatches.
• Collaborate on the implementation of new systems, including Bswift and Workday, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Prepare and execute Open Enrollment activities, aligning with the start of the plan year in August.
• Extract and manipulate data from PeopleSoft using Excel to support manual processes.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to facilitate onboarding for approximately 35,000 seasonal employees.
• Maintain accurate documentation and track issues to improve processes and ensure resolution.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefits data integration across systems.
• Assist in compliance monitoring and support vendor efforts to adhere to applicable regulations.
• Develop and update internal process documentation and standard operating procedures for recurring tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in benefits administration and analysis.
• Strong technical proficiency with systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, and Bswift.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication abilities with vendors and internal teams.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements related to benefits and 401(k) regulations.
• Experience coordinating large-scale onboarding or enrollment processes.

Nice to Have

• Experience with additional HR software platforms.
• Certification in benefits administration or HR management.
• Knowledge of current trends in employee benefits.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Access to top jobs and free online training.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive team environment.