Benefits Manager

TITLE: Benefits Manager
LOCATION: Alpharetta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Own the Benefits function end-to-end for an approximately 6,000-employee, multi-state workforce
• Provide benefits strategy, decision-making, and recommendations based on organizational needs
• Manage and hold the benefits vendor accountable as a true strategic partner (day-to-day support handled by vendor)
• Proactively improve the benefits function rather than relying on vendors solely for compliance maintenance
• Oversee the company wellness platform and wellness initiatives, including planning programs to drive participation and engagement
• Communicate benefits information clearly and patiently to a frontline/driver population and across all levels of the organization
• Present recommendations and represent the Benefits function with executive presence in meetings and calls with leadership

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience owning benefits for a large, multi-state workforce
• Experience managing self-funded benefit plans
• Strong vendor and/or broker management experience
• Benefits compliance knowledge, including ACA filing/reporting experience
• Knowledge of LOA-related benefits and tax considerations
• Experience working with HRIS/benefits systems (e.g., UKG or comparable)
• Strong executive presence, including leading meetings and presenting recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits concepts to a broad and varied employee population. 
• Ability to independently run and improve a Benefits function in a lean, fast-moving environment
• Comfortable making decisions independently and operating with a high degree of autonomy. 

Preferred Experience:

• UKG experience (preferred; comparable HRIS experience acceptable)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Passion for wellness and ideas for increasing employee engagement and participation

The compensation range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000 per year (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to btolley@Synergishr.com.

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at btolley@Synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.