Benefits Manager

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US Benefits Manager at athenahealth managing comprehensive benefits programs for employee satisfaction and compliance. Key responsibilities include developing strategies, leading projects, and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and administer competitive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision and wellbeing plans.
  • Design and deliver clear, concise communications to employees, managers, and HR teams about benefits programs, ensuring high levels of engagement and understanding.
  • Analyze benefits data and trends using reporting tools to inform strategy and decision-making.
  • Ensure benefits comply with federal, state, and local regulations such as ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA.
  • Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to align benefits programs with organizational goals and industry trends.
  • Assess, design, and deliver relevant Wellness programs.
  • Lead projects related to benefits enhancements, compliance, and communication initiatives.
  • Utilize Workday HRIS to maintain accurate benefits data and streamline processes.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with benefits vendors, including health insurance carriers, brokers, and administrators.
  • Prepare annual benefits budgets, forecast costs, and track actual spending against projections.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in benefits management.
  • 5+ years of experience in benefits management, preferably in a large organization, in technology or healthcare industries.
  • 3+ years of experience with Workday HRIS, including implementation, configuration, and management of benefits programs.
  • Familiarity with Benefits and Payroll processes is required.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, including Workday, to inform benefits program decisions.
  • Ability to organize and lead large scale projects, including but not limited to annual open enrollment.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or similar certifications a plus.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee resource groups
  • Collaborative workspaces