Job Description

Benefits Manager (Human Resources)

Work Location:

Remote - USA

Schedule:

Full timeTo advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this position will lead in serving staff in the areas of welfare and retirement benefits.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and administer welfare and retirement benefit plans by:
• Coordinating the negotiation, management and communication of InterVarsity’s benefit plans
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget for benefit plans and coordinating the development of revised benefit charges annually with Accounting for review and adoption by senior management
• Providing ongoing analysis of benefit plans and their costs, and preparing benefit plan design proposals
• Ensuring accurate health, Rx, dental, LADD (life, death/dismemberment), Vol. Life, STD and LTD insurance enrollment. Ensuring accurate ongoing data in health, prescription and dental vendor databases.
• Encouraging participation and overseeing the 403(b) retirement plan
• Encouraging participation and overseeing annual Flex Plan enrollment and ongoing coordination with vendor
• Ensuring the accurate and timely payment of premiums for all welfare benefit plans
• Encouraging staff enrolled in all welfare benefit plans to utilize Patient Care to answer questions and resolve issues regarding the plans/coverages and claims processing; providing second-tier advocacy when needed
• Overseeing the preparation of benefits communication materials for staff
• Managing COBRA process and procedures
• Overseeing welfare and retirement benefit plans’ operation and legal compliance / notices to participants (e.g., SPD’s, plan change notices, SARs)
• Coordinating payment of STD, LTD and LADD claims with vendor, Compensation Administrator, and Accounting
• Designing, implementing, and overseeing HIPAA privacy procedures
• Providing benefits orientation for InterVarsity staff and employees, including annual meetings at IVP and ONS

Establish partnerships of care and service with and for InterVarsity staff and supporters by:
• Maintaining open lines of communication with all staff
• Hearing and responding to staff needs and concerns
• Communicating and educating staff regarding benefits and policies • Communicating regularly with donors regarding ministry, to share prayer requests and updates

Pay Range: $62,000 - $75,000 per year

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• 403(b) matching contributions

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Flexible work schedule

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.  Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basisbecause InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.