Hr Benefits Manager Jobs

As part of the Total Rewards team, this individual is responsible for managing a portfolio of employee benefits and HR policies. This role is largely responsible for managing ongoing relationships with underlying vendors, bringing forth recommendations for change based on utilization and benchmarking analysis and implementing approved changes. This role will also perform data analytics to more fully understand benefit election, utilization and cost patterns and trends. This role will interact with external vendor partners, internal resources (HR, Legal, IT, Risk, Sourcing, Finance) and groups of employees throughout the organization. This position requires an avid learner and hard worker with solid analytical skills, attention to detail and superior written and oral communication skills.

• Manage ERISA appeals
• Conduct Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) as appropriate
• Stay abreast of applicable legislation and build/maintain plan to ensure compliance.
• Manage a portfolio of benefits and policies
• Recurring and ad hoc meetings with vendors and internal resources to manage portfolio and projects (combination of in-person and web/phone meetings)
• Recurring and ad hoc meetings with internal partners to collaborate and prioritize projects and assignments
• Provide operational and administrative support for other benefit vendors, programs and initiatives as necessary.
• Manage ongoing relationship with underlying vendors to ensure proper administration and service levels
• Participate in or manage benefit-related projects independently and in conjunction with other team members
• Monitor/process related invoices and payments
• Propose and provide content for benefit newsletter.
• Conduct utilization and benchmarking analysis; recommend and implement changes as appropriate
• Manage vendor contracting, assessments, reporting and performance
• Proactively identify vendor programs that promote consumerism, improve value and/or contain cost
• Create pivot tables to summarize data and identify key drivers. Track data over time to identify and monitor trends Leverage charts, graphs, SmartArt and other available Excel and PowerPoint functionality to share findings in a meaningful manner with various audiences
• Provide guidance to HR Operations for escalations
• Perform data analysis as needed Consolidate data from multiple sources and files.

• Ability to work autonomously required
• Knowledge of benefit-related regulations and requirements including PPACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA
• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits or related field with significant exposure to and understanding of employee benefits.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and balance multiple initiatives required
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills and attention to detail required
• Excel skills including pivot tables, VLookups, formulas and analysis required
• Superior professional verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to frame communications for intended audience including the ability to create concise, intuitive charts and visuals in Microsoft PowerPoint and facilitate group meetings in person and via web
• Some mangement experience required
• Strong collaboration, negotiation and problem resolution skills required General understanding of vendor contract management helpful
• Bachelor's degree required; Preferred disciplines include Human Resources, Business Administration or related field Intermediate

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.