The US Benefits Manager will oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the employee health and retirement plan to ensure accurate payroll deductions through ADP, managing the contribution files and invoice process to ensure that all deductions are appropriately made to the vendors and reconciled back; that any imputed income is processed via payroll. The US Benefits Manager will also ensure that leave management is effectively managed through our vendor and any pay-related impacts are communicated to the payroll team
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Oversee the annual and new hire enrollment processes and life event changes including working with the Babylon broker, third party vendors, and employee communications
- Manage the vendors to ensure a smooth and effective service, including monthly and quarterly check ins (depending on vendor)
- Head Babylon benefits communications to ensure that everyone has a good understanding of the Babylon benefits including training and materials to Conduent to manage employee queries and new hires so they can make their benefit selections with confidence
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual audits programs, plans, and billing and ensure the required filings are made in a timely manner. Review contracts, service agreements, and communication materials for accuracy and compliance
- Provide Tier 2 specialist problem resolution when escalated from People Operations (Conduent)
- Monitor government regulations and market trends to ensure programs are current, competitive, and legal, and aligned to our company and total rewards strategy. This includes annual submission of Babylon’s 5500 filings
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 5yrs experience specific to US benefits management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and adjust to changing priorities
- Self-starter who can manage their own accountabilities efficiently and confidently
- Very strong communication skills and customer orientation
- Project management skills and ability to lead and work with different departments in connection with benefits management
- Advanced analytical skills
- Demonstrates a broad knowledge of managing US benefits, including 401(k), Roth, Health insurance (medical – PPO, HMO, HDHP), dental, and vision), STD, LTD, Life, AD&D, and COBRA, HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Accounts, Leave administration
- Understands and can interpret the laws surrounding benefits for employers
- Is deeply organized
- Communicates clearly and effectively
- Is able to translate legal, medical, and insurance-related jargon into layman’s terms for clarification purposes
- Strong relationship skills to work effectively with brokers and third-party vendors
- Can read, interpret, and explain insurance invoices
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary package including annual bonus scheme
- Accrued PTO of 20 days + public holidays
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Access to flexible spending account and health savings account
- Competitive retirement plan