Sr. Associate Manager, Benefits and HR Operations
MannKind Corporation
- Danbury, CT
- $88,000-132,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be the go-to person for benefits inquiries from managers and employees. Provide timely and accurate information on plan provisions, enrollment, and status changes.
- Handle day-to-day processing and operational tasks related to benefits. Address inquiries promptly and efficiently.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of the HR systems (Benefits Advisor and Paycor) as well as all other company wide information systems that interact with the HR function.
- Build out detailed and comprehensive workflow and processes for key HR Benefits processes, communications, materials, and resources to drive a best-in-class employee experience.
- Organize, lead, and coordinate projects and change management, using sound problem solving, while working with colleagues and/or external consultants regarding project deliverables, roles, resource requirements, timelines and costs, as appropriate
- Develop clear procedures and policies for the successful implementation of new benefits programs. Ensure seamless adoption across the organization.
- Serve as the primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Maintain strong relationships to ensure smooth benefits administration.
- Coordinate data transfer to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Timely reporting and adherence to legal requirements are critical.
- Knowledge of external regulatory requirements to ensure all internal guidelines and procedures are compliant.
- Responsible for Health and Welfare plan compliance filings including but not limited to EEO-1, ACA, 5500s, Non-discrimination Testing and FFCRA
- Reconcile HR Benefits Monthly Billings and submit them to Accounts Payable promptly.
- Identify and resolve administrative issues related to our benefits system. As the subject matter expert (SME), you'll troubleshoot and find solutions.
- Stay informed about industry developments and emerging trends in benefits. Conduct benefits surveys and analyze complex information to contribute to forecasting future benefits plan designs and offerings.
- Collaborate with our Total Rewards Strategy and HR Operations Team to design, recommend, and implement new benefits programs. This includes health insurance, retirement plans, savings options, and more.
- Facilitate benefits-related sessions during new hire orientation. Ensure that employees understand their benefits, options and enrollment processes.
- Coordinate and present during our annual open enrollment sessions, including materials preparation and smooth facilitation.
- Organize and coordinate financial workshops and wellbeing programs for employees.
- Distribute all benefits enrollment materials to eligible employees.
- Process and administer leave-of-absence requests, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA leaves.
- Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications related to leaves of absence and disabilities.
- Respond to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees regarding enrollments, plan changes, and contribution amounts. Manage the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
- Demonstrated experience managing benefits for a medium-sized company.
- Your meticulous approach ensures accuracy and compliance in benefits administration.
- “Challenges are opportunities for growth” mindset. You thrive on finding innovative solutions.
- You're passionate about enhancing processes and making a positive impact.
- A natural propensity for teamwork, thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Experience in leading and contributing to large-scale initiatives within a rapidly growing enterprise.
- Attention to detail.
- Expert level excel skills
- Knowledge of HIPAA laws
- A bachelor's degree.
- You work well with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships.
- You embrace change and adapt seamlessly to evolving requirements.
- You understand the importance of benefits to employees' well-being.
- You're motivated to contribute to our organization's success.