Benefits Manager
Job Description
Aston Carter's Clients Human Resources (HR) Department strives to deliver Service Excellence as #oneHR. We work collaboratively to deliver programs and solutions as a caring business partner. We consult, advise and help managers and employees accomplish their goals, while supporting their individual needs. We provide the full scope of HR services and employment life cycle support to ensure we attract, retain and develop the best and brightest people to serve our mission.
We are looking for: A detailed-oriented seasoned benefits professional with a proven track record of effective follow through and time management; a proactive problem solver with strong analytical abilities and a commitment to providing exceptional service to employees; and a strategic thinker collaborating with leadership to ensure benefits offerings align with organizational goals, comply with regulations, and meet the diverse needs of our workforce. If you're passionate about driving positive change in employee benefits and creating a supportive, efficient benefits experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer employee benefit and wellness programs including retirement, group health, life, and disability plans.
- Maintain effective benefit administration processes. Ensure all business processes are designed and administered in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Counsel employees regarding benefit programs including retirement planning options, non-routine benefits coverage questions and exceptional needs.
- Maintain relationships with benefit vendors.
- Participate in benefit surveys to benchmark market competitiveness and assess potential new benefit offerings.
- Manage the design and delivery of the overall benefits communication plan. Use various educational methods to encourage plan participants’ understanding and effective leveraging of benefit plan provisions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressively more responsibility in benefits administration (group health, pension and 401(k) programs)
- 5+ years’ experience in plan design, plan compliance related issues.
- Experience using HRIS system(s) for benefit enrollment and administration.
- Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing, across a diverse range of audiences.
- Excellent judgment and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to travel to some work events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday and ADP Workforce NOW experience preferred.
- SPHR/PHR, SHRM SCP-CP, CEBS, or CBP certification preferred.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2025.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
