Benefits Manager

Who We Are

Clark-Reliance® is a world class manufacturing company, serving customers in over 120 countries in the power generation, refining, gas processing, and chemical industries. Clark-Reliance is a company that strives to maintain an environment that nurtures employees. Clark-Reliance prides itself on the development of its employees and finds way to continue to grow every year.

What is a Benefits Manager?

The Benefits Manager plays a crucial role in the organization's human resource services. The Benefits Manager will focus specifically on benefits plan development and administration for the entire organization. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and assist in aligning the benefits programs with company strategic goals and objections. 

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, finance or related field.  Three years human resources and benefits administration experience at a senior level.  Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, SECTION 125, etc. Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and procedures for benefits administration , 401(k) and personnel information systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and direct all aspects related to group health and welfare programs, retirement plan, and wellness programs.     

Manage daily activities of all programs: new hire orientations, enrollments, terminations, and changes.     

Document and maintain administrative procedures for all processes.     

Analyze plan design; research trends, utilization and costs; recommend and implement changes; develop long-range objectives.     

Manage annual renewal processes including cost evaluation, vendor selection, employee communications and training, and open enrollment processes.     

Oversee maintenance of HRIS system regarding employee benefits elections, beneficiaries, dependents, employee medical file and updating of carrier records; provide technical support for employees; and troubleshoot system problems.     

Provide customer service (information, investigation, issue resolution, counseling and training) to employees as needed.     

Employee communications: design, update and distribute materials to enhance understanding of the company's benefit package, create and conduct presentations using audiovisual tools including power point and videos.    

Reconcile vendor invoices to payroll deductions, research and correct errors, and submit to Accounts Payable for payment.     

Oversee Wellness Committee.     

Member of the Retirement Investment Committee.

Serve as primary contact for insurance broker, plan vendors, and third party administrators.      a. Negotiate with vendors/administrators for services and renewals.      b. Oversee and confirm transfer of data for services, premiums, plan administration.

Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations including ERISA, DOL, HIPPA, W&H, ACA, Medicare (CMS), COBRA, QMSCOs, FMLA, QDROs.     

Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources and benefits functions.     

Ensure accurate and timely compliance filing requirements of all benefits and wellness programs.   &nbs