Human Resources Benefits Manager

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Benefits Manager

Corporate Statement

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a privately-owned global leader in the manufacturing of generic drug products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug products and medical devices. Nephron's products are sterile, preservative and additive free and proudly made in the USA! We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our location provides the ability to develop new devices and medications including respiratory therapies, ophthalmics, and injectables, for in-house or contract manufacturing opportunities. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability. Nephron specializes in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing, a niche technology that allows a vial of medication to be formed, filled and sealed in a continuous process, in a sterile, enclosed environment and without human intervention.

As an industry leader in product safety and quality, Nephron produces a variety of inhalation solutions, and has distributed over 1 billion doses of respiratory medication per year since 2009. Nephron is currently working on research and development projects that include over 50 new products. The company's longstanding relationships with major drug wholesalers allow us to distribute our products to retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, hospitals, home care companies, and long-term care facilities. Nephron has a sales force that covers all fifty states and Puerto Rico, with additional sales channels throughout South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Nephron exists to provide top-

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

NOTE: The primary accountabilities above and the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.

• Design, recommend and implement new benefits initiatives. Examine possible plan design and benefits cost savings initiatives.

• Negotiate with vendors and administrators for best plans, options and rates.

• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.

• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.

• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.

• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.

• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle scheduling with vendor for employee enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing.

• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.

• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.

• Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly.

• Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits staff.

• Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance.

• Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for actuarial assessments. Review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces.

• Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.

• Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Forecast trends and assist with future benefits designs. Develop specific recommendations for review by management.

• Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.

• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.

• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Pivot Tables.

• Experience Managing and Auditing HRIS and benefits databases.

• Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.

• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.

• Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs).

• Knowledge of benefits contract language.

• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, COBRA, Social Security and DOL requirements.

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability for driving results through successful execution

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and benefits administration.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related HRIS software.

• Position requires sitting for extended periods of time, operating office equipment, walking throughout the facility, occasional bending, lifting and climbing stairs.

• Salary range: Based on experience

Managerial Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will hire, train, and mange HR personnel who may assist with administrative portions of the benefits processes.

• The incumbent will oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of staff reporting directly in to this role.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Education, Certification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.

• Minimum of at least two years of benefits management and experience administering, tracking and auditing benefits programs.

• Experience in related areas such as; job classification and compensation, recruitment, selection, training, employee benefits, and/or equal opportunity compliance required.

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred but not required.

EEO Statement:

Nephron is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, mental or physical disability of a qualified individual, veteran or military status, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local law.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is a drug free workplace.