Under minimum supervision, the Benefits Manager is responsible for coordinating, administering, and directing day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision. short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending), leave of absence, and other employee benefits programs. The Benefits Manager is also responsible for the administration of the organization's retirement plans, 401(k) and 457(b).
NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Benefits Manager works with a minimal amount of supervision and direction and is authorized to take reasonable actions necessary to carry out the assigned responsibilities of the position, provided that such action is consistent with cost-effective practices and is consistent with the policy and procedures of Kinecta Federal Credit Union.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Benefits Manager has no direct supervisory responsibilities but will be expected to take the lead on assigned projects and may oversee the work of others working on assigned projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties including special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education, Training and Experience:
Potential candidates for this position must meet the following requirements:
One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
Must be able to exercise sound judgment, effectively plan and be well organized, have excellent oral and written communications skills, work well under changing timelines, take the initiative and be flexible and cooperative. Accuracy, timeliness and maintaining confidentiality related to member, employee information and company records is required.
While performing the job duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; lift minimum 10 lbs.
The employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read and operate office equipment, as necessary. The employee works under typical office conditions and noise levels.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.