Benefits Manager - Green Bay, WI

Position Summary:

Responsible for the overall design, implementation, communication and administration of our optical group's benefits plans. Plan, direct and coordinate activities pertaining to benefits programs and initiatives. Ensure all benefits programs meet company and teammate needs, comply with legal requirements and are cost effective. Develop and administer benefits programs to enable the group to attract and retain qualified teammates at all levels of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with benefit consultants/brokers to secure Health and Welfare Benefits and Employee Savings Plans including 401(k), Health Savings Accounts, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary plans
• Evaluate and recommend changes or alternatives to existing teammate benefits programs
• Ensure plans are in compliance with plan documents
• Act as 401(k) Plan Administrator approving transactions, required files, and documentation including discrimination tests, annual plan audit, and federal 5500 filings. Schedule and convene Retirement Committee meetings for ongoing oversite of the plan
• Manage absence management policies to include holiday pay, sick leave, leave of absence, and bereavement leave, coordinating with state laws
• Direct and oversee annual open enrollment including systems configuration, testing, federal 5500 and ACA filings, and teammate communications
• Develop and implement communication strategies that maximize teammate appreciation, understanding, and use of available benefits
• Identify and implement new technology that improves value of benefits or reduces cost
• Remain current on new and emerging legislation and benefits plan trends
• Primary contact and business partner on all initiatives related to benefits
• Partner and collaborate with cross functional teams such as Legal, HRIS, Payroll and Finance
• Direct staff to provide accurate, hgih quality administration of health and welfare benefit programs, and leave of absense for teammates
• Provide guidance to benefits team and monitor progress to ensure consistent message and level of service to teammates
• Respond to employee inquiries, coorinate research and interpret plan providers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Economics or related field or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years' experience in Human Resources, Benefits, Project Management or related work experience preferably with a multi-unit organization
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional presentation, facilitation and delivery skills
• Strong financial analysis and project management skills
• Able to work at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs