Manager of Employee Benefits and Projects - Marietta, GA

The position is responsible for collaborating with the field and internal team's efforts to guide the administration of benefits and support benefits technology such as HRIS system, benefits administration platform, and online portal. The role is responsible for a range of benefits projects and to support the benefit and technology vendor relationships.

This position does not manage associates. At BCInsourcing, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We strive to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds because different perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to serve others. If you are passionate about helping people and enjoy being part of a dynamic, team-oriented environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

BCInsourcing, a Lockton Company, is one of the nation’s leading benefit communication firms. Headquartered in Kansas City, we deliver customized benefit communication and administrative services to employees across the United States, partnering closely with our clients’ HR departments to support both organizations and their employees.

Location: This position will support Wellstar Health Systems in Mariette, GA. This role is onsite Monday-Friday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Guides, facilitates and oversees the education of HR partner relationships, leaders, and other key collaborators regarding current benefits offerings and benefits eligibility as well as benefits processes and procedures needed to support team members at Wellstar. Coordinates and/or executes client-directed projects and ongoing administrative services; identifies client needs and strategizes with senior leadership to support solutions.

Operates in Microsoft Office, using advanced Excel including complex formulas, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs and pivot tables, to analyze and present data effectively. Works with large datasets, troubleshooting discrepancies, and creating reports that support others’ decision-making. Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence with requirements for the Wellstar Health System Core Health and Welfare benefit plans – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability; as well as ancillary and voluntary benefits.

Supports the benefit and technology vendor relationships. Serves as liaison with the Benefit vendors to ensure that the plans’ recordkeeping, payment and reporting systems are operated in compliance with plan documents and controlling laws and regulations. Serves as liaison to resolve escalated concerns/issues. Communicates professionally and promptly with all key stakeholders and executives in a manner consistent with company and client culture; fosters and maintains effective relationships and rapport with cross-departmental colleagues, carriers, and client partners; participates in various client and management-directed meetings, including HR and training meetings, implementation/ongoing client calls, and others.

Schedules and maintains ongoing meetings with members of the benefits team to educate, guide, train, coach and inform on a regular schedule and as needed. Licensing: Maintains a Life and Health Producer’s License. Completes continuing education, provides appropriate documentation, and all other licensing requirements as directed by the Licensing Coordinator.

Timely notifies the internal licensing department of any information or situation which may affect licensure or appointment status. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma/GED or equivalent years of direct workforce experience. Demonstrated professional experience with employee benefits administration, preferably in a medium-to-large organization.

Benefits

experience to include comprehensive knowledge of H&W plans administration and delivery; related accounting, financial and tax principles; and the legislation, regulations and regulatory agencies impacting and governing all employee benefit plans (ERISA, EBSA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, HIPAA, FLSA, DOL Wage & Hour, IRS IRC Section 125, NLRA, USERRA, Davis-Bacon Act, etc.)

Proven project management and planning experience. Advanced hands-on knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel is necessary. Technical expertise with experience with HRIS and other benefits administration systems. Must obtain and maintain Life and Health Producer’s License, and be eligible for appointment to appropriate insurance carriers within timeframes established by the company.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license to travel to local client sites. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Advanced education/degree completed or in progress. Experience with systems including Workday, UKG, Absence. Soft, bswift. Bilingual – English and Spanish fluency, verbal and written, per client requirement.

Working knowledge of insurance products, including core and voluntary benefits. Total Rewards Summary We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees.

• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Company-provided equipment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a wellness program
• Additional voluntary benefit options
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Pet insurance
• Immediate vacation accrual
• Paid holidays, effective upon hire, including: – 11 company-observed holidays – 2 floating holidays – 2 personal days – 2 volunteer days
• Employee referral bonus program Compensation The starting salary for this role is $80,000, with the potential for a higher starting salary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. Actual starting pay is determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, licensure, and internal equity.

Compensation

decisions are made based on the specific circumstances of each hire, and exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for a higher starting salary.