People Partner

What your impact will be:

• Benefits Administration:

  • Managing and overseeing the daily operations of employee benefits programs including health dental vision life insurance 401(k) and other offerings.

  • Enroll new employees in benefit plans and process qualifying life event changes.

  • End-to-end management of the annual open enrollment cycle and communicate plan changes effectively.

• Leave of Absence Management:

• Administer leave of absence processes including medical personal disability and FMLA

• Interpret FMLA and ADA implications and partner with People Partners to support employees during leave of absence.

• Compliance and Reporting:

  • Maintain compliance with federal state and local regulations including ACA ERISA COBRA HIPAA and FMLA.

  • Prepare and file required reports including Form 5500 and ACA filings.

  • Update and maintain benefit policies and procedures in line with legal requirements.

• Employee Support & Communication:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees’ benefits-related inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

  • Provide education and resources to help employees understand and maximize their benefits.

  • Address and resolve employee concerns and escalate complex issues to management or vendors when necessary.

• Vendor Management:

  • Partner with benefits providers to ensure seamless service delivery.

  • Evaluate vendors and assist in negotiating contracts and renewals.

• Data Management and Analysis:

  • Maintain accurate benefits records and employee data in HRIS systems.

  • Analyze benefits usage trends to recommend program improvements or cost-saving opportunities.

• Program Development:

  • Support the design and implementation of new benefits offerings to enhance employee satisfaction and competitiveness.

  • Collaborate with HR leadership on wellness initiatives and incentives.

What you will bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR function.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state benefit regulations.

• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration platforms (Workday preferred).

• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.