Benefits Manager
- Direct-hire
- North Portland, OR
- Hybrid
- Non-profit
What you should know: Mulberry has partnered with a local non-profit organization to hire a Benefits Manager! You will be responsible for all functions of administering and oversight of benefits for the organization and report to the Director of HR. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for service, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
A day in the life:
- Oversee administration of employee benefit plans such as medical, vision, dental, disability, life, wellness and retirement benefits.
- Identify and foster compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing regulations and seeking qualified opinions of proposed legislation.
- Oversee and manage all employee leaves of absence as FMLA (federal) and OFLA (state) mandates.
- Respond to and resolve employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
- Advise leadership in addressing high level issues and escalations that cannot be resolved at the benefits office level.
- Regularly audit plan data to ensure processes and policies are followed.
- Provide financial data to assist in preparing budgetary recommendations and presentation materials.
- Assist in achieving financial objectives by reconciling benefits accounts, analyzing variances, initiating corrective action.
- Contribute to annual benefit renewal process by analyzing and proposing new plan year components.
- Recommend and implement an integrated and comprehensive employee wellness program.
- Maintain and foster relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate services and communications to ensure delivery of high quality benefit services
- Plan and implement annual open enrollment process through administrator training, effective communication, and coordination with sites.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- 5-7+ years of benefits administration and benefits management
- Strong communication, analytical skills, and able to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and confidentiality
Compensation and Benefits: $100,000 – $110,000 plus benefits!
Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!
