Benefits Manager

Talkiatry

. Own monthly benefits reconciliation across all carriers and both legal entities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee benefits programs, including compliance with ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA regulations, while ensuring data integrity across HRIS and payroll systems. Proven ability to lead transitions to self-funded plans and manage the full open enrollment cycle effectively.

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Employee Benefits ManagementACA Compliance and ReportingHRIS ExperienceBenefits ReconciliationOpen Enrollment Ownership

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Hard Skills

Benefits ReconciliationACA ReportingERISA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceExcel ProficiencyData AnalysisFunding Arrangement DesignStop Loss Procurement1094-C/1095-C FilingEligibility Tracking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsVendor Management

Tools & Technologies

ADP Workforce NowHRIS SystemsBenefits Knowledge BaseTicketing System

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBSCBP

Industry Keywords

Benefits AdministrationMulti-Entity ManagementHealthcare ComplianceClinical Benefits SupportMatrixed Organization Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own monthly benefits reconciliation across all carriers and both legal entities
Identify, research, and resolve billing discrepancies
Maintain data integrity between HRIS, payroll, and carrier systems
Manage medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and voluntary/ancillary benefits programs
Manage ACA compliance, affordability and eligibility tracking, measurement periods, and IRS reporting
Prepare and file 1094-C/1095-C forms and respond to IRS notices
Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, PCORI, and applicable state benefits mandates
Lead the transition from level funded or fully insured medical plans to self funded plans
Manage plan design, stop loss selection, implementation timelines, funding models, and claims exposure models
Partner with Finance, Legal, HRIS, Payroll, brokers, TPAs, and stop loss carriers
Own the full open enrollment cycle, including strategy, vendor coordination, system configuration, testing, communications, and post-enrollment audit
Analyze benefit utilization, cost trends, and market benchmarking data
Manage broker and carrier relationships, renewals, RFPs, and service-level accountability
Manage escalated benefits inquiries and educate cross-functional teams
Build and maintain SOPs and process documentation for benefits operations and audit readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 8+ years of progressive employee benefits experience, including direct plan ownership
Strong working knowledge of ACA reporting, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and PCORI requirements
HRIS experience, including ADP Workforce Now or similar
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Direct, hands-on experience leading a transition from a level funded or fully insured medical plan to self funded
Experience with funding arrangement design, stop loss procurement, and financial risk modeling
Proven ownership of benefits reconciliation, including monthly carrier billing audits, eligibility discrepancies, and payroll/HRIS/carrier data integrity
Deep benefits compliance and ACA management and reporting experience, including affordability testing, eligibility tracking, and 1094-C/1095-C filing
Full lifecycle open enrollment ownership
Multi-entity and/or multi-state benefits administration experience preferred
Experience supporting benefits in a fast-paced healthcare, clinical, or matrixed organization preferred
Experience maintaining a benefits knowledge base and ticketing system preferred
CEBS, CBP, or equivalent HR/benefits certification preferred
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Talkiatry participates in E-Verify