Benefits/HRIS Manager

Benefits/HRIS Manager - Position and Responsibilities As a Benefits/HRIS Manager with Middough, you will partner with the VP of Human Resources to lead and manage all employee benefit programs, benefit renewals, annual benefit open enrollment, annual compliance reporting, HRIS system management, benefit/leave policy administration, benefit administration/reporting, wellness programs, employee customer service, and work closely with the company benefit broker. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Implement and administer employee benefit and insurance programs such as medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, AD&D, supplemental insurance, and FSA/HSA plans. - Administer the company 401(k) savings plan compliance and reporting requirements which includes communications and partnership with plan record keeper for annual non-discrimination testing and 5500 compliance reporting. - Manage all monthly benefit carrier invoice audits and payments timely and accurately. - Manage, update, and maintain the employee data within the HRIS modules; partner with the Information Systems department to implement a new HRIS platform. - Oversee the annual ACA compliance reporting through ADP Workforce Now. - Manage the company wellness program by partnering with company benefit broker and benefit carriers. - Coordinate with VP of HR and benefit broker to prepare for the annual benefit renewal quotes; partner with VP of HR to evaluate renewal quotes for internal proposal. - Manage the full annual benefit open enrollment program through partnership with the benefit broker. Responsibilities include the open enrollment process/timeline, employee communications/meetings, annual benefit guides, training, data reporting to vendors, ADP Workforce Now benefit plan setup, and audits. - Prepare and execute, with benefit broker, the benefit plan descriptions, benefit agreements and insurance policies, and ensure insurance carriers implement benefit changes promptly and accurately. - Counsel employees on existing benefit programs through timely and accurate communications. - Ensure company compliance with provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), VETS reporting, and EEO-1 reporting. Handle the preparation of applicable reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissions, and other regulatory agencies. - Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits; report required changes to VP of HR. - Build and maintain professional working partnerships with corporate departments (such as Payroll, IT, IS, and Marketing) and all employees and management teams across the company. - Manage both the electronic and hard copy filing of all human resources records. - Other benefit and HR responsibilities as assigned. Education, Experience and Skills The successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field. 15+ years of direct hands-on and management experience of health/welfare plans, retirement plans, disability and life plans, HRIS management, leave management, and compliance reporting is required. 8+ years of people management experience required. Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Oracle, Epicor, and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable. SHRM credential(s) is highly desirable. Work experience in a professional, technical, or consulting envi