Benefits Manager

Company Description

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world's most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ employees in over 66 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management.

We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at ***/.



General Purpose of the Position:

Manage the administration of employee Health and Welfare Benefits for multiple Business Units. Supervise staff of four (4) Benefit Administrators.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide white glove service to all locations on employee inquires to ensure expedient and accurate resolution.
Coordinate and conduct employee information sessions for Business Units and during Open Enrollment to educate on new and existing benefits.
Support and provide guidance to staff of Benefit Administrators in their daily functions.
Oversee all aspects of the Benefit Administrators' job functions including new hire orientation, STD, LTD, terminations, Cobra and Retirees.
Work closely with Third Party Administrators to provide them with required information as necessary.
Assist the Vice President, Benefits in planning and developing Health and Welfare plans.
Coordinate Employee Assistance Program seminars with Human Resource Directors.
Prepare and calculate monthly financials to charge back Leo Burnett for retiree population.
Review and edit benefit communications posted to website and sent to employee population.
Approve all manual updates to employee payroll deductions including start up and back charges.
Continually assess benefit group's responsibility to ensure that procedures flow in a timely and cost efficient manner.
Responsible for HIPAA compliance.
Additional duties can be assigned as required.
Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's Degree and 6-10 years' experience in Benefits and Leave Administration.
Skills and Abilities Required :

Extensive knowledge of Health and Welfare Plans and Leave Administration.
Detail oriented with advanced written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to continually motivate and empower team.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

Advance Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Acrobat Reader
Internet Explorer
ESS Activity Log (ADP system)
Prism Time Entry

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ""at-will"" relations.