HR And Benefits Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefits program including medical, dental, vision, flexible

spending account, 401k, and life insurance plans and voluntary benefit programs.

• Investigates employee relations matters and provides recommendations for appropriate

action, seeking legal guidance when appropriate.

• Manage vendor relationship to ensure benefit plans are functioning effectively. Performs

benefit audits and billing reconciliation to ensure vendors are executing plan policies and

procedures appropriately.

• Assists the HR Director with departmental human capital management programs and

initiatives.

• Maintains HRIS system and codes, documenting process and results.

• Interact with benefits consultant or broker and ownership leaders regarding designs.

• Coordinate specifications for new plans and recommend modifications to existing plans

to maintain cost controls and company's competitive position in the labor market.

• Delivers continuing education content on relevant HR matters, open enrollment and any

new benefits processes/functionality.

• Stay current on Affordable Care Act and federal/state regulations, advising brand on

employer procedures and communicating to the workforce on employee requirements.

• Recommends system enhancements and procedural changes to remain compliant with

• Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements.

• Participates on committees and special projects and explores opportunities for self and

department to add value to the brand.

• Develop strategies to promote a healthy workforce including regular wellness

communications and activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in business, hospitality management, HR management or equivalent work

• experience.

• PHR, SPHR or other professional certification a plus.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in human resources generalist or management preferred.

• Proven outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of HRIS systems

• Approximately 25 -30% overnight may be required