Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: the manager, benefits is responsible for the design and analysis of benefit plans for the organization and for the equity of current benefits compared to trends and legislative requirementsAs a benefits manager, you will make recommendations for changes or enhancements to current benefit plans to managementThis position will provide direction to benefits specialists and analysts.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
Employee stock ownership plan (esop)
Paid time off (including holidays)
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement program
Remote work environment
Responsibilities:
Designs, evaluates, and audits company health and welfare plans to ensure plan compliancePlans include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, etc.
Designs, evaluates, and audits company retirement plans to ensure plan compliancePlans include, but are not limited to 401(k), employee stock ownership plan (esop), supplemental savings plans (ssp), etc.
Reviews and submits benefit 5500 filings and updates of plan amendments and summary plan descriptions (spds).
Plans the annual open enrollment events, including updating printed materials, coordination of mailing, educational presentations to employees, etc.
Responsible for the benefits module function in the peoplesoft systemAs a peoplesoft functional user this position will be responsible for coordinating testing events within the benefits module for 100% accuracy of processing benefit activities that impact an employee’s paycheck and annual benefits package.
Resolves difficult and urgent issues within the benefits departmentServes as a point of contact for benefits team members regarding escalated claims, eligibility and hris challenges.
Prepares monthly accounting journal entries for benefit plans.
Serves as a point of contact for vendors about employee/dependent eligibility and other inquiriesLiaison with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, consultants, etc.
Ensures that payments to vendors are processed correctly and timely.
Responsible for record-keeping in accordance with ferrellgas policies, objectives and applicable government laws and regulations.
Performs other duties/functions as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field of study.
5+ years of benefits experience.
Prior team management experience is preferred.
Peoplesoft experience is preferred.
Hr certifications are preferred (i.e., sphr/phr, cbp, cebs, etc.).
Experience utilizing microsoft suite.
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Excellent understanding of benefits contract language and vendor management.
Understanding of accounting and finance principles.
Why work for ferrellgas? we’re so much more than a company that consistently ranks among the nation’s largest propane retailersWe’re also a company that strives to provide the very best propane service in each of the hundreds of communities we serve across the united states.
Ferrellgas has been recognized by forbes as one of the best employers in americaFor more information about the company culture, visit our life at ferrellgas pageAnd, if you’re interested in being a part of a winning company, join the ferrellgas team today!
