Human Resource Benefits Manager

Human Resources Manager

Responsibilities

Manage Retirement Plan, Leave Administration, Medical Accommodations, Employee Support and Communication, Compliance and Collaboration and special projects.

Retirement Plan Oversight

o Manage day-to-day operations of the 401(k) plan

o Facilitate committee meetings and oversee third-party administrators

o Ensure compliance with ERISA and IRS regulations

o Coordinate data transfers and benefit processing (enrollment, contributions, distributions)

Leave Administration

o Oversee Disability, FMLA, Paid Family Leave, Workers' Comp, and Personal LOA

o Ensure legal and policy compliance across all leave types

o Guide managers through leave procedures and documentation

Medical Accommodations

o Lead the interactive process for ADA accommodations

o Coordinate documentation and implementation of approved accommodations

Employee Support & Communication

o Serve as a trusted resource for benefits-related questions and issue resolution

o Deliver clear, empathetic communication to employees and managers

Compliance & Collaboration

o Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions and data synchronization

o Conduct regular audits and track metrics to identify trends and risks

o Stay current on federal and state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)

Perform special projects and assignments as directed by management

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or the equivalent experience; plus

Minimum five (5) years Human Resources experience to include policy and procedure development and interpretation, labor law FMLA, ADA, and employee benefits 401k, to include two (2) years practical experience supervising professional staff.

Intermediate skill level in MS Word and Excel required, knowledge of HR Information Systems.

Working knowledge of Federal and State labor laws and regulations regarding FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.

Knowledge of IRS regulations regarding retirement funds including 401k, 457 plans, and 529 plans.

Ability to interact with internal and external professionals, e.g. management, Insurance Company representatives, etc.

Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing policy and procedures.

Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships, maintaining the confidentiality of the position in all dealings.

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

HR experience in a Union environment preferred.