Our client…ranked as one of the top Solar installers in the nation by Solar Power World seeks a
savvy Benefits Manager to direct and plan the day-to-day operations of our group benefits
programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending plan,
retirement plans, etc.). This position requires excellent management skills and ability to design
quality benefit plans. The Benefits Manager continually investigates new benefit programs,
improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration. This is your
opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a fast-growing industry.
This opportunity with Our Solar client is a path to personal and professional growth with a company
who truly values its employees…
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits which include medical,
• dental,
• vision,
• life insurance,
• employee assistance program,
• paid training,
• a generous PTO program,
• a 401k plan supported by a company match,
• work-life balance
• long term stability in a fast-growing industry
• the satisfaction of knowing they are working for an organization leading the way in clean energy
initiatives
• and much MORE!
Duties/Responsibilities: Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan
administration.
Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.
Manage daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes,
beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs,
distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing.
Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and
update employee payroll records.
Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of
vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly.
Perform plan audits.
Survey industry trends.
Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment
strategies. Prepare budgetary recommendations.
Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits
package. Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates
and the field staff.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products;
experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
Project and team management/leadership skills and experience..
Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to
meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs).
Knowledge of benefits contract language.
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements,
both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA,
ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and
Social Security and DOL requirements.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor9s degree in human resource management or related field, and three to five years
of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.
Since 1994, our client has proudly provided energy with integrity to families across the
east coast and grown to over a 2400 family of employees!
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume.
our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,
protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal,
state, or local laws.
