Benefits Manager at Nelson Connects

Benefits Manager

You are a detail-oriented professional with over 5 years of experience in employee benefit and retirement plan administration, adept at managing compliance, audits, and project execution.

This position pays:  $55-$65 /hr

Location: San Rafael, Ca  

What you will be doing:

• Execute timely and effective processes for compliance, audit, documentation, transaction processing, reporting, and filing related to retirement and benefit programs.
• Coordinate and plan projects related to employee retirement and benefit programs, ensuring they are completed within required timeframes.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from participants, auditors, and business stakeholders regarding program operations.
• Support compliance processes, audits, and associated reporting for benefit and retirement plans.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries from plan participants, vendors, and corporate stakeholders.
• Compile and maintain accurate program documentation and records, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate benefit transactions with Payroll to ensure accurate communication regarding deductions and plan remittances.
• Enter and process employee benefit plan elections and status changes in HR and vendor systems.

What you bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in employee benefit and retirement plan administration.
• Experience with carrier and recordkeeper implementations, and preferably large retirement plan administration.
• Strong understanding of various employee benefit and retirement plans, regulations, and applicable laws.
• Proficiency in HRIS and/or benefits management software, with excellent process management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage confidential information and adhere to HIPAA protocols.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and basic skills in Word and Outlook.

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

To learn more about our workplace culture and the position, please apply!

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About Nelson Connects:

If you're looking for a new opportunity, the recruiting and staffing experts at Nelson Connects can help. We work with companies of all types and sizes across all industries. We help people like you find exciting roles with employers ranging from Fortune 100, government, and nonprofit organizations to local businesses, industry leaders, and the most agile start-ups. The candidates we work with appreciate our responsive approach, genuine relationships, and exceptional service. With a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and credibility, we look forward to our jobs every day, and we're excited to help you find the job you've been looking for.

Pay Transparency: Nelson Connects provides pay transparency by placing salary ranges in all job postings in accordance with state and local regulations. We are committed to communicating pay clearly throughout the employment process.

California Fair Chance Act and Beyond: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable regulations. We will consider qualified Applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and CA Fair Chance Act.

Temporary Associate Benefits Offered: Weekly benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, EAP, Life/AD&D, STD, Commuter FSA, + state mandated benefits.

EEO Statement: Nelson Connects is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other classification protected by law.

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