Human Resources Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager (HR Benefits + Leave Administration)

QUIKRETE, a leading producer of packaged products, is seeking a full-time, on-site Benefits Manager as part of our HR team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing benefits programs within the manufacturing sector. This role will be responsible for overseeing the administration, communication, and compliance of our benefits and leave programs, ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse workforce. This is a functional manager role, managing processes and escalation. This is not a people manager role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulations
• Auditing of benefits and file feeds for data accuracy
• Manage file feeds to HR systems
• Vendor management
• Escalation management from benefit coordinators, requires strong customer service
• Liaison between employee and manager, HR, and vendors
• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Monitor benefit plan utilization, analyze trends, and provide actionable recommendations
• Manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, STD/LTD, etc.) and ADA accommodations in coordination with HR partners
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all employee benefit questions and escalations
• Assists with open enrollment process, including, communications development and distribution, OE system testing, and educational webinars.
• Oversee all aspects of health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs
• Lead open enrollment and partner with vendors, brokers, and internal teams
• Review and approve vendor invoices
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of benefits administration experience
• Deep understanding of benefit regulations and compliance requirements including leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable leave laws
• Prior experience with pension plans
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in plan analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication, vendor management, and project coordination skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
• Strong customer service and empathy

About us:

Founded in 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, The QUIKRETE Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in North America, and an innovative leader in the building and home improvement industries. In addition, QUIKRETE offers related products through numerous wholly-owned subsidiaries and operates around 250 facilities in the U.S. alone, allowing for unsurpassed distribution and product depth. Technical centers across the QUIKRETE network also ensure that professionals and DIY consumers alike are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products available on the market.

• As a family-owned company with 81 years in business, we offer stability.
• We're investing in new businesses and technologies to ensure sustainable growth for years to come.
• We offer competitive compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Supplemental Life and Basic life Insurance, employees discounts, great work environment and an amazing team!

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.