Our client is large law firm committed to providing legal advice and service to clients delivering a full range of services in both litigation and commercial law. They are seeking a Benefits Manager to join their team!

JOB DETAILS

Direct and plan on-going operations of the Firm’s group benefit programs and retirement plan programs as an active member of the Human Resources Department

• Report to the Senior Manager of Human Resources and Benefits
• Maintain and modify benefits programs and data to be current, competitive in the market, and in compliance
• Educate the partners and employees programs
• Oversee the Benefits Assistant
• Liaise between the vendors and partners and employees
• Oversee employee programs and transfers due to status changes, approvals on loans and withdrawals, semi-monthly payroll contributions, salary updates and life events
• Work with internal legal counsel
• Review benefits-related invoices
• Work in collaboration with the Finance team
• Maintain relationship with the Firm’s Insurance Broker
• File annual notices required by law
• Responsible for data and informational communications via several outlets within the Firm
• Maintain and negotiate the Firm’s annual renewals
• Develop an annual benefits budget
• Monitor and manage administrative costs of benefits programs
• Perform other departmental and job related projects
• Salary $150,000 a year
• Exceptional Benefits Package

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• 6+ years of benefits experience in a law firm.
• Bachelor’s Degree, required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all staff levels and backgrounds, required.
• Knowledge of UltiPro, preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Ability to work with other managers and employees at all levels in a collaborative and collegial environment, required.
• Provide functional guidance for administrative support needs, required.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills, required.