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MANAGER, BENEFITS
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM
BRUNSWICK, GA
HARTZ Search invites you to explore an exciting opportunity with our client Southeast Georgia Health System for a Manager of Benefits, reporting directly to the Director, Total Rewards. The Manager, performs administrative duties relating to the functioning of the Human Resources Department, specializing in the administration of various team member benefit plans, including, but not limited to, health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life, Family Medical Leave/Leave of Absence and the retirement programs. Responsible for administration of employee benefits in all company operations. As needed, provides special guidance and assistance to all company locations on various employee benefit plans. Develops, recommends, and installs approved, new, or modified plans and employee benefit policies, and supervises administration of existing plans. Develops cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage at the least possible cost to company and employee. The Manager should be familiar with contracts, including provider and vendor contracts, as applied to employee benefits.
All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission requirements, and national patient safety standards.
Southeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system with multiple locations and services. The Health System has served residents and visitors to the beautiful Golden Isles and surrounding areas of southeast Georgia since 1888. Headquartered in the historic port city of Brunswick, the Health System serves the needs of residents from six counties in southeast Georgia – Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, McIntosh, and Wayne.
Responsibilities:
• Assumes responsibility for administration of the benefits program including but not limited to health, vision, dental, flexible benefits spending, a variety of voluntary benefits, FMLA/LOA and the retirement program.
• Collects and submits all Schedule A forms annually and works closely with the broker to ensure 5500s and all Affordable Care Acts (ACA) required forms are filed accurately & prior to deadline.
• Ensures compliance with all federal/state reporting requirements: Medicare Part D, COBRA notifications, FMLA notices.
• Designs educational programs and promotes team member awareness of benefit offerings: Presents at new team member orientation sessions and other educational classes (e.g. Understanding your Summary Plan Documents (SPD), How to read an EOB, and Retirement classes, etc.)
• Works closely with third party administrators to ensure team member claims are being handled in a timely manner and investigates all team member benefit discrepancies and complaints.
• Collaborates with the Benefits Administrator to audit preparation of the monthly benefit billing, preparing check requests for benefit payments and updating the “no pay” report.
• Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer and the Executive Director of Human Resources to maintain an open line of communication, to include team member benefits and plan document changes.
• Ensures that all data entry of insurance changes and vendor database are completed timely & is up-to-date.
• Along with other members of the benefits team, acts as a resource to team members who may have questions and concerns regarding benefit plans, and serves as liaison between team members and insurance companies.
• Meets with the insurance broker as needed to ensure all insurance issues are resolved.
• Develops and manages the employee benefits program annual budget, to include reporting variances and developing action plans to address those variances.
• Coordinates and oversees the annual benefits fair and open enrollment process.
Education :
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required, master’s degree preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred.
Experience
• Five to seven years prior experience working with employee benefits programs. Previous accounting/ bookkeeping and/or experience with monthly benefit billing required.
• Must demonstrate superior interpersonal, analytical, planning, and coordinating skills. High degree of accuracy is mandatory. Must possess strong administrative & management skills, including the following: time management, supervisory & leadership skills, exceptional word processing, and spreadsheet (Excel) skills.
Position Highlights:
• The Manager, Benefits will report directly to the Director, Total Rewards.
• Manager, Benefits Supervises: Benefits Administrator and the Benefits Coordinator/Assistant
• HR System: UKG
• Competitive compensation and benefits package offered
LOCATION – BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA:
Brunswick is a city on the southeast coast of Georgia. It’s known for its Victorian-era Old Town Historic District and the huge, centuries-old Lover’s Oak tree. Causeways link the city to the 4 barrier islands of the Golden Isles. Sea Island has resorts and golf clubs. St. Simons Island is home to Fort Frederica National Monument, the preserved remains of an 18th-century stronghold, and the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum.
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Application Link: https://hartzsearch.com/open-position/manager-benefits/
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