Benefits Manager

Job Description

This position is responsible for the daily management of the company’s health, welfare, retirement, leave and disability programs. The Benefits Manager will work closely with the Head of Total Rewards to facilitate new hire orientation, the annual open enrollment process, and run the day-to-day administration of Antares’ benefit programs and leave administration while ensuring programs remain competitive and compliant with applicable law.

Responsibilities:    

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Company’s U.S., Canadian and other international employee benefit and leave plans to ensure the plans meet strategic objectives.
• Manage U.S. and Canadian employee benefit programs to ensure the attraction, retention and motivation of employees, including but not limited to retirement plans (defined contribution), health & welfare plans (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSAs, HRAs, HSAs, EAP, student debt, transit, and voluntary programs).
• Develop plan change recommendations to ensure programs remain competitive, cost-competitive and aligned with company strategy, and oversee their implementation.
• Develop and execute change management and communication strategies to ensure employees are fully informed of benefit plan changes and value Company-sponsored benefit programs. Includes communication strategy for new hires, open enrollment, retirement and day-to-day issues.
• Manage all third-party vendor relationships (including our broker and all providers) to ensure efficient and effective administration of all benefit plans. Continually evaluate internal and external administrative processes. Select and regularly evaluate all third-party vendors and service providers to ensure programs are managed by high-quality firms and are cost effective.
• Assist with annual Open Enrollment process including development of materials, communications, Workday system configuration, testing and auditing.
• Reconcile payroll deductions, employer contributions, benefit elections, and vendor funding to ensure amounts withheld and remitted are complete, accurate, and consistent across Workday, carrier, and recordkeeping systems.
• Oversee the configuration, testing, and ongoing accuracy of benefit deductions, employer contributions, imputed income, taxable benefits, and related payroll codes, including changes associated with new plans, annual enrollment, and regulatory updates.
• Coordinate payroll and benefit administration for employee leaves of absence, including paid and unpaid leave treatment, benefit deductions, arrears, disability payments, return-to-work processing, and continuation of coverage, as applicable.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of the 401(k) plan and coordinate the annual plan audit, compliance testing, required filings, and remediation of identified issues.
• Ensure all benefit plan compliance requirements are met including testing, auditing, Form 5500 filings, EEO-1 reports, required notices and 1095-C reporting/filing.
• Act as backup resource for processing of US and International payroll, with support of the Head of Total Rewards.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in benefits and leave administration, including administration of employee benefit programs and FMLA, disability, parental, and other applicable federal and state leaves.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, FMLA, ADA, ACA, Workers’ Compensation, and applicable retirement, benefits, and leave regulations.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, and SharePoint.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential employee, benefits, leave, compensation, and payroll information.

Preferred

• Experience with Workday Benefits and Workday Payroll.
• CEBS and/or relevant payroll certification.
• Experience supporting international benefits, particularly in Canada, the United Kingdom, and/or Germany.

Competencies:

• Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions in oneself and others.
• Customer Service: Providing excellent service to clients or customers.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to group goals.
• Responsibility: Demonstrating reliability, accountability, and commitment to tasks.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding business dynamics, market trends, and industry insights.
• Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and honesty in all interactions.
• Time Management: Efficiently organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Creativity: Thinking innovatively and proposing fresh ideas.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of relevant software, tools, or technologies.
• Project Management: Successfully planning, executing, and monitoring projects.

The fine print

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to align with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
• Must be willing to work from the New York or Chicago office and travel as necessary.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components, including but not limited to applicant's skill, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and the location of the position.

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).

Our benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Base Salary Range

$150,000 - $175,000

To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.