Benefits Manager at GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Benefits Administration, HRIS, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Compliance, Benefit Plan Design, Vendor Management, Training Development, Data Integrity, Financial Analysis, Open Enrollment, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations, Wellness Programs

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description ABOUT US: GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families. REPORTS TO: GEO Foundation – Executive Director of Human Resources Full Time ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Responsible for the management and administration of all employee benefit plans and wellness programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, life, disability, FMLA/ADA leave management, supplemental plans, FSA, HSA, COBRA, and 403b. Meet with HR staff on a regular basis to evaluate workflow efficiency of Benefit/Payroll Integration. Analyze and monitor internal processes for efficiency. Attend and facilitate vendor meetings as necessary. Foster and maintain positive ongoing relationships with existing health plan vendors and prospective vendors. Work closely with benefit vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction and superior administration. Strategize on and set up structure for annual open enrollment process. Lead development of open enrollment communications and education. Involved with annual renewal process, including but not limited to providing comprehensive financial analysis, benchmarking, and proposed recommendations for plan changes as needed. Provide technical expertise to internal stakeholders in the areas of benefit policy and programs. Manage all Employee Self Service Benefit Portal maintenance. Develop and provide interdepartmental trainings as they pertain to benefit systems and updates. Define strategies for each benefit program, evaluate usage and effectiveness and align the program structure to overall business objectives, including maintaining a competitive position within the “education” market with which we compete for talent. Develop and implement proactive communication strategies to maximize the value of benefits to the employees and the organization. Conduct periodic audits of benefit plans and processes in order to ensure accurate and effective administration and identify opportunities to increase efficiencies. This includes consistent review of regulatory compliance, including but not limited to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA and similar federal, state and local regulations. Keep up to date on industry trends; utilize vendor admin systems to create reports and analyze utilization rates. Assist the Executive Director Human Resources and the CFO in monitoring administrative costs and pricing of benefit programs and recommend cost containment strategies along with establishing and maintaining benefit related budgets. In conjunction with the Executive Director of Human Resources and the CFO assist in overseeing vendor management, including contracting, value review, and annual renewals. Responsible for data integrity, enrollments audits and billing reconciliations. Prepare, collect, and organize data for annual plan audits and reporting. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Certifications such as Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred. Experience with HRIS and benefits administration software required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Proven experience as a Benefits Manager or a similar role, particularly in managing comprehensive benefit programs required. Thorough understanding of benefit plan design, administration, compliance, and best practices required. Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA required. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend appropriate actions required. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively presenting complex benefit information to employees at all levels of the organization required. Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines required.

Responsibilities

The Benefits Manager is responsible for managing and administering all employee benefit plans and wellness programs. This includes overseeing vendor relationships, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.