Benefits Manager

Title: Benefits Manager

Location: Denver United States

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Denver Botanic Gardens: Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens was founded in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The Gardens has a robust living plant collection, natural history collection and art collection along with temporary art exhibitions. The Gardens is a dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family - as well as world-class exhibitions, education, and plant conservation research programs.

For more information, visit us online at www.botanicgardens.org.

Denver Botanic Gardens is currently seeking a Full Time Benefits Manager in our Human Resources Department! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you:

Position Summary

This position oversees the overall administration of employee benefits and compensation for the Gardens, ensuring that the programs reflect the best offerings for the employees and that they are cost-effective and managed well. It also leads the Wellness efforts for the employees.

In close coordination with providers and employees, the position will also manage the Gardens' workers compensation, FMLA, and other leave programs, ensuring the most positive outcomes for all.

In addition, the position will be a member of our Employee Engagement Committee, Safety Committee, and be an advocate for IDEA principles (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) at the Gardens from our HR team. It will also administer some of the training and has the opportunity to grow in this area.

Requirements

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all benefit-eligible employees are enrolled in the benefits programs, including health and welfare, 403(b) and others.
• Conducts new hire benefit meetings with eligible employees to ensure benefit education and enrollment.
• Partners closely with all benefit brokers and carriers to design, deliver and communicate benefit programs in support of maximizing the value to employees.
• Ensures that all deadlines for enrollments and life event change are met by employees as needed through good communication.
• Will have the opportunity to create and communicate policy and procedure around benefits, safety, and HR practice for the department.
• Translates needs from the business to implement functional solutions in a creative environment.
• Acts as a mentor and coach to all other team members in areas of expertise.
• Reconciles all bills with vendors.
• Maintains and updates the HRIS system with current information.
• Creates effective reporting to analyze trends and creates effective solutions to problems.
• Manages the annual open enrollment process, ensuring smooth experiences for all.
• Analyses trends and recommends new programs for benefit enhancements or changes.
• May lead, or work with vendors to lead, various education sessions throughout the year to enhance the employee experience of their benefit value.
• Acts as a liaison with the Safety department in general, and specifically with regard to issues related to ergonomics.
• Administers and tracks workers compensation claims for the Gardens. Work closely with managers and employees to manage the compliance with work restrictions and assist on the path to recovery.
• Manages the FMLA process for the Gardens. Partners with the payroll department to track FMLA leave time. Works closely with managers and employees to ensure compliance to leave parameters.
• Leads and conducts regular audits of benefit and leave processes in compliance with laws ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Updates communication notices for employees on enrollment deadlines other pertinent topics.
• Participates on various employee teams, including the Employee Engagement Team contributing ideas and bringing feedback to the HR team for consideration.
• Acts as a Liaison for IDEA concepts on the HR team.
• Uploads training content to the Training Module of the HRIS system.
• Tracks completion of training as employees complete required courses.
• Manages employee requests for training. Recommends new training for employees through various media.
• Responsible for annual EEO-1 and other compliance reporting.
• Manages annual benefit discrimination reporting.
• Keeps current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommends and implements policies and procedures accordingly.
• Regular attendance at the worksite may be required. As with all positions at Denver Botanic Gardens, the incumbent must be in good performance standing to be eligible for remote work. Remote work is at the discretion of management at all times.
• All Gardens employees must be committed to the mission of connecting people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.

Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of healthcare principles and contract language.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to insurance programs including ERISA, HIPAA, and ACA.
• Must have knowledge of current workers compensation laws and the FMLA.
• Strong knowledge of Paylocity or other HRIS required.
• Knowledge of HRIS training modules a plus.
• Knowledge of business and accounting procedures and methods a must.
• Must have impeccable attention to detail, excellent analytical and math skills, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all work.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and communicate complex benefit information.
• Commitment to keep information confidential at all times.
• Must have proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills in dealing with the public.
• Must have the ability to anticipate future needs and figure out solutions ahead of time.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans, when necessary, throughout the day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays, though not often.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Must be a positive representative of the Gardens both internally and externally at all times.
• Must work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and the public.
• Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma / GED and/or combination of education and equivalent experience is required. College degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in benefits / leave administration, with at least 3 of those years at a senior level, is required.
• Proven experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience handling multiple accurate payments to vendors monthly with complex reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll rules, regulations, processing procedures recordkeeping and control systems a plus.
• A recognized certification in Benefits or HR, such as CBP, PHR, SPHR, CEBS is a plus/required.

Denver Botanic Gardens has an incredible benefits package for eligible employees!

Our major benefits include a choice of Medical Plans, a Dental and Vision Plan and Life Insurance Plan. We have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Spending Account (HSA).

The Gardens offers a generous Retirement Savings Plan with Company contribution of 6% after one year of service for eligible participants.

The Gardens also offers paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and access to personal lines of insurance. Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an RTD ECO pass.

For eligible employees, The Gardens employment also includes a complimentary Denver Botanic Gardens Membership, access to Gardens education classes and summer concert tickets.

Come work for a place that offers you SO much more than just a paycheck!

Salary Description

$76,752.00 - $92,102.00 - Annualized