Responsibilities

The Benefits Manager manages company-wide benefit programs including retirement plans, medical, life / AD&D, disability benefits, leave of absence and deferred compensation plan for all employees in the organization. This position is also responsible for analyzing and evaluating current benefits program and practices and making recommendations on new and/or improved employee benefit programs, process and cost-saving measures to ensure company offerings are competitive and cost effective to attract, engage, and retain talent. Partners with the third-party benefits administrators to ensure getting compliance with all legal requirements of various employee benefit programs and reviews. This position will also manage the benefit modules of the HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end management and administration of employee health and welfare, and retirement benefits programs
• Manage and administer benefits communications, including but not limited to company-wide communications, new hire communications, brochures, and newsletters.
• Build, implement, and refine internal benefits related workflow processes across the company to align with best practices with departmental strategy.
• Research and understand employee and candidate needs, as well as market conditions and trends to ensure company benefit programs are competitive and aligned to company and employee interests. Provide recommendations to management of enhancements or changes to benefits programs to align with research.
• Manage relationships with benefits consultants, carriers, and vendors to ensure service level agreements are met and programs are cost-effective
• Partners with the Vice President Total Rewards in the development of both short and long-term benefits strategies
• Partner with People Operations to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness of strategies, policies, and procedures. Develop training, communications, and change management plan with any new benefits offerings
• Manages company well-being program.
• Effectively partner and collaborate with internal partners including, but not limited to, Accounting, Payroll, and Legal teams. Manages regulatory compliance including, preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies (for example, 5500 filings and ACA required reporting).
• Manage annual open enrollment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in HR administration, business administration or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in benefits, with experience in plan structure, administration, and employee engagement
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the US federal, state and local laws associated with qualified health and welfare as well as 401(k) benefits plans i.e. ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA and FMLA.
• Experience with UKG software preferred
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.

Built.Better.®.  Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

The Benefits Manager manages company-wide benefit programs including retirement plans, medical, life / AD&D, disability benefits, leave of absence and deferred compensation plan for all employees in the organization. This position is also responsible for analyzing and evaluating current benefits program and practices and making recommendations on new and/or improved employee benefit programs, process and cost-saving measures to ensure company offerings are competitive and cost effective to attract, engage, and retain talent. Partners with the third-party benefits administrators to ensure getting compliance with all legal requirements of various employee benefit programs and reviews. This position will also manage the benefit modules of the HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end management and administration of employee health and welfare, and retirement benefits programs
• Manage and administer benefits communications, including but not limited to company-wide communications, new hire communications, brochures, and newsletters.
• Build, implement, and refine internal benefits related workflow processes across the company to align with best practices with departmental strategy.
• Research and understand employee and candidate needs, as well as market conditions and trends to ensure company benefit programs are competitive and aligned to company and employee interests. Provide recommendations to management of enhancements or changes to benefits programs to align with research.
• Manage relationships with benefits consultants, carriers, and vendors to ensure service level agreements are met and programs are cost-effective
• Partners with the Vice President Total Rewards in the development of both short and long-term benefits strategies
• Partner with People Operations to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness of strategies, policies, and procedures. Develop training, communications, and change management plan with any new benefits offerings
• Manages company well-being program.
• Effectively partner and collaborate with internal partners including, but not limited to, Accounting, Payroll, and Legal teams. Manages regulatory compliance including, preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies (for example, 5500 filings and ACA required reporting).
• Manage annual open enrollment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in HR administration, business administration or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in benefits, with experience in plan structure, administration, and employee engagement
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the US federal, state and local laws associated with qualified health and welfare as well as 401(k) benefits plans i.e. ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA and FMLA.
• Experience with UKG software preferred
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.