Arkansas Childrens
Benefits Manager
Arkansas Children's is a tobacco free workplace. Flu vaccines are required. Arkansas Children's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC407270 Human Resources The Benefits Manager is responsible for the strategic design, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of employee benefit programs for Arkansas Children's. This includes oversight of health and welfare plans, retirement benefits, leave of absence programs, and wellness initiatives. The Benefits Manager ensures benefit offerings align with organizational goals and market competitiveness while supporting a positive employee experience. This role serves as a key advisor to leadership, manages vendor partnerships, and leads benefits communications and compliance efforts. Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Required Work Experience:
Direct - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience Required Certifications:
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) - World at Work, Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HRCI, SHRM-CP - SHRM, SHRM-SCP - SHRM, SPHR - HRCI Description:
1. Lead the administration of all benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits. 2. Oversee leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, military leave, personal leaves, and workers' compensation in partnership with Employee Health and Risk. 3. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS, etc.) and manage annual filings such as 5500s, ACA reporting, and audits. 4. Develop and maintain benefit policies and procedures that are current, compliant, and reflective of best practices. 5. Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including plan renewals, RFPs, service-level agreements, and issue resolution. 6. Lead annual open enrollment, including planning, communications, system testing, and implementation. 7. Partner with HRIS to ensure accuracy of benefit data in Workday and seamless integration with carriers and third-party administrators. 8. Analyze benefits utilization, costs, and trends to provide recommendations for cost-containment and improved employee engagement. 9. Supervise and develop a team ensuring service excellence and continuous growth. 10. Other duties as assigned; support organizational needs with flexibility, collaboration, and a service-oriented mindset in alignment with Arkansas Children's mission and values.
Arkansas Children's is a tobacco free workplace. Flu vaccines are required. Arkansas Children's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC407270 Human Resources The Benefits Manager is responsible for the strategic design, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of employee benefit programs for Arkansas Children's. This includes oversight of health and welfare plans, retirement benefits, leave of absence programs, and wellness initiatives. The Benefits Manager ensures benefit offerings align with organizational goals and market competitiveness while supporting a positive employee experience. This role serves as a key advisor to leadership, manages vendor partnerships, and leads benefits communications and compliance efforts. Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Required Work Experience:
Direct - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience Required Certifications:
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) - World at Work, Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HRCI, SHRM-CP - SHRM, SHRM-SCP - SHRM, SPHR - HRCI Description:
1. Lead the administration of all benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits. 2. Oversee leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, military leave, personal leaves, and workers' compensation in partnership with Employee Health and Risk. 3. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS, etc.) and manage annual filings such as 5500s, ACA reporting, and audits. 4. Develop and maintain benefit policies and procedures that are current, compliant, and reflective of best practices. 5. Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including plan renewals, RFPs, service-level agreements, and issue resolution. 6. Lead annual open enrollment, including planning, communications, system testing, and implementation. 7. Partner with HRIS to ensure accuracy of benefit data in Workday and seamless integration with carriers and third-party administrators. 8. Analyze benefits utilization, costs, and trends to provide recommendations for cost-containment and improved employee engagement. 9. Supervise and develop a team ensuring service excellence and continuous growth. 10. Other duties as assigned; support organizational needs with flexibility, collaboration, and a service-oriented mindset in alignment with Arkansas Children's mission and values.