COMPANY PROFILE:  Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property & casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies, whose leaders continue to operate with a high degree of autonomy in their local markets. Patriot’s unique equity model creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. With over offices in 18 states and more than 950 professionals, Patriot is a top 50 U.S privately held insurance agency that also ranks in the top-20 amongst privately held employee benefit agencies.  

REPORTS TO: VP of Human Resources

OVERVIEW:   Are you seeking an opportunity to join a fast-paced dynamic company with ambitious growth & national expansion goals?  This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed company with a family friendly culture that will help you develop your talents into a meaningful career! 

We are seeking a Benefits Manager to join our growing Human Resources Team.  The Benefits Manager will manage all aspects of the Corporate Benefits function and will provide superior customer service to Employees and the Human Resources Department.  

This is a full-time position with an excellent compensation and benefits package, a flexible work environment, and a culture which encourages collaboration and a healthy balance of life and work.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the day-to-day operations of our 401(k) plan and our group health & welfare benefits programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Voluntary benefits, Life Insurance and our FSAs and HSA to ensure accurate and effective administration;


• Educate employees on various benefit and retirement plan provisions;


• Work with brokers and benefit providers as necessary to research and resolve employee benefit claim issues, mid-year changes, and new employee enrollments;


• Update employee benefit enrollments in vendor and HRIS systems;


• Oversee the administration of LOA, FMLA and STD leave requests;


• Handle ADA cases, reasonable accommodations and Worker’s Compensation claims;


• Oversee the 3rd party COBRA Administration;


• Oversee ACA process;


• Create queries and reports to provide data for a variety of internal reporting requirements and HR projects & activities as it relates to benefits;


• Reconcile bills for all benefit vendors on a monthly basis;


• Ensure compliance with mandatory benefit plan notifications and disclosures to participants;


• Participate in the annual open enrollment process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent benefits experience;


• 5 -7 years of benefits administration experience;


• Experience working in a multi-state environment (California experience is a plus);


• Experience working with HRIS software (UKG/Ultimate experience is a plus).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be customer service oriented; demonstrated ability to dig in and resolve issues;


• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to interact with employees of all levels and ability;


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Patriot?

Patriot offers the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing company at its inception.  We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners.  Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs


• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life


• Company paid Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid holidays


• Personalized PTO


• 401 (k)


• Flexible Schedule


• “Dress For Your Day” Casual Dress Code

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