Human Resources Benefits Manager

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director, Human Resources, responsible for planning, strategy development and overall management of benefits programs for active and retired U-Haul System members, including supporting system members in the use and understanding of available benefits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Note: Essential duties are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary).

• Reasonable and predictable attendance is essential.
• Assist in the establishment of corporate long-range objectives regarding system member benefit programs (including disability, group life, health, dental and vision insurance, flex benefits and wellness programs).
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans and strategies for the health and welfare and human resource information systems functions which outline actions to support short and long-range business objectives.
• Develop, recommend, implement and administer benefit plans which provide value to system members, are cost effective for the organization, and meet defined objectives.
• Ensure effective benefit communications; work cooperatively with the communications services function in the production of all benefit-related messages and materials (Summary Plan Document, COBRA manual and benefits guides).
• Act as a liaison with carriers, vendors, third party administrators and consultants on various matters such as plan design, contracts, coverage and renewal (including leading the annual bidding process for renewal of plans and overseeing payment of premiums and administrative fees and weekly funding of benefit bank accounts and the reconciliation of these accounts).
• Assure all company-sponsored plans, including their design and changes thereto, are in compliance with all relevant legal requirements and ERISA reporting disclosure requirements.
• Supervise health and life benefits staff including the Reception desk.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management within and outside the organization (including executive officers) as required to meet performance objectives.
• Establish policies and procedures and audit benefit Plans as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations Director in formulating budgets and determining staff requirements. Monitor and control division expenditures in accordance with final budget and policies.

OTHER DUTIES PERFORMED OCCASIONALLY OR INFREQUENTLY.:

• Complete benefit surveys (provide data to outside agencies/services for competitive feedback).
• Direct special projects as needed.
• Review and research benefit appeals and assist with appeal determinations.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources with a strong medical/insurance background or the equivalent in experience. Must complete HIPAA Privacy training and update training on an annual basis.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 - 6 years

U-HAUL OFFERS:

• Full Medical coverage
• Prescription plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• New indoor fitness gym
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Registered Dietitian Program
• Weight Watchers
• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family
• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Valuable on-the-job training
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
• Business and travel insurance
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness/Group Accident
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Mindset App Program
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• LifeLock Identity Theft
• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
• U-Haul Federal Credit Union
• Wellness Program