Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Benefits Manager to oversee our company's benefits administration and manage leaves of absence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for helping employees navigate their benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the administration of employee benefits programs (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans)
- Oversee the process for leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Develop and maintain benefits policies and procedures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries and issues, providing high-level support and escalating complex issues as needed.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits administration, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA.
- Coordinate open enrollment processes, including communication plans and benefits education sessions.
- Collaborate with vendors and brokers to evaluate, select, and design benefits plans.
- Process enrollments accurately in Workday and work with the HRIS team to manage integration file feeds with insurance providers, resolving discrepancies when necessary.
- Conduct audits of payroll deductions and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure distribution of required COBRA notices and manage various benefits reporting requirements.
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and promoting various wellness offerings.
- Analyze and report on benefits program effectiveness and costs, providing recommendations for improvements.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure competitive and cost-effective benefits offerings.
- Lead benefits-related projects and initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, including 2+ years managing leaves of absence, with a thorough understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
- Experience with Workday benefits administration software preferred.
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred.
- Experience with international benefits is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with employees, vendors, brokers, and senior management.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive, capable of driving initiatives independently.
- Scrappy and resourceful, able to navigate challenges and find creative solutions.
- Intellectually curious, always seeking to learn and stay current with industry trends.
- Ability to handle highly confidential data with integrity and professionalism.
- Highly adaptable and flexible, able to manage competing priorities effectively
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.