Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE) is part of Herschend Enterprises, a family of companies focused on family entertainment. For nearly six decades Herschend Enterprises has operated with the purpose to bring families closer together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®, and today is considered the largest family-owned themed attractions corporation.
More than 10,000 employees work daily to create wholesome, immersive entertainment experiences with soul and depth. Experiences for every generation of the family. Sometimes thrilling. Sometimes lighthearted. Always distinctive. Our award-winning theme parks, entertainment and attractions aim to inspire happiness and family bonding. We are an equal opportunity employer.
HFE considers its employee benefit programs to be an integral part of its corporate objective to be a Great Place To Work For Great People. The Benefits Manager is responsible for administration of centralized employee benefits in all HFE operations and oversees a team of benefits specialists who administer these programs. Benefits administration is highly technical and analytical in nature, requiring a vast number of details to be managed in a consistent manner. As needed, this position provides special guidance and assistance to all locations on various employee benefit plans. The Benefits Manager coordinates benefit programs insuring that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position also makes recommendations to the Director of Benefits in developing, implementing and evaluating new and on-going benefit programs, policies and processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, direct and supervise all activities relating to administration and maintenance of employee benefit programs ensuring cost effectiveness and internal equity among employees.
- Serve as a contact with providers (including group health, life, disability and retirement plans) to facilitate administration of benefit programs.
- Assure company compliance with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other laws & regulations affecting company benefit programs.
- Install approved new plans or changes to existing plans by developing or revising procedures, forms, and related training. Advise and counsel management and employees on benefit programs as needed.
- As requested, lead training sessions with other HR/Benefits personnel and/or company management on technical benefits topics.
- Supervise maintenance of enrollment and other records for all benefits plans.
- Develop recommended changes to benefit strategies & plans.
- Manages all benefits staff and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department and acts as coach and mentor to employees in the benefits department
- Infrequent travel may be expected
Required Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with UltiPro, Kronos and JD Edwards systems preferred.
- Strong communication skills, oral and written and exceptional organizational skills.
- Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines and changing priorities.
- Must handle confidential information responsibly and exercise good judgment regarding privileged information.
- Must be able to work in ambiguous environments
- Flexibility and ability to deal with changing priorities
- Positive role model and team player at all times
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, with emphasis in HR, Accounting or benefits related field of study preferred
- 5 years of experience in benefits or related benefits management preferred
- 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
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