Benefits Manager

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart.

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JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB:

In coordination with the benefits team, this position is responsible for the management and administration of Starkey's health and welfare benefit plans, wellness program and other ancillary benefits.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS:

• Manage Starkey's employee health and welfare plans and administration, ensuring compliance, market competitiveness and affordability. This includes:
  
  
  
  • Medical, dental, vision & prescription
  • Corporate health, wellness and fitness programs
  • EAP and other voluntary benefit programs
  • Provides support with on-site Health Clinic and initiatives to optimize utilization
  • Retirement benefits including 401k and Non-Qualified plan
  • Vendor management
  • Communications of health & welfare programs through various channels, including new hire orientation, annual enrollment and other ad-hoc meetings
  • Complete and/or assist with:
    
    
    
    • Plan enrollments and timely audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
    • Applicable billings, invoice reconciliation and coordination with Finance to ensure ongoing contractual compliance
    
    
    
    
  • Maintain current benefits policies, procedures and employee guidelines
    
    
    
    • Assure compliance with all federal & state laws
    • Develop and implement processes and practices as necessary
    • Update and revise as necessary
    
    
    
    
  • Provide support and direction for Human Resources Business Partners and key contacts
    
    
    
    • Provide direction & support for HRBPs and other HR functions
    • Work closely with Payroll, Talent Acquisition and Learning and Communication staff
    
    
    
    
  • Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned
  
  
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education (i.e., 4-year college degree, license, certification)
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in business or human resources or equivalent required
  • CEBS certification preferred
  
  
  
  
• Experience
  
  
  
  • Minimum five years' benefits experience required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HR systems, practices, policies and procedures required
  
  
  
  

Knowledge / Technical Requirements:

• Knowledge of health and welfare benefits, as well as retirement benefits required
• Computer knowledge and experience required including Microsoft Office software

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent presentation skills required
• Excellent communication and people skills required
• Time management skills required
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Ability to work with figures is required
• Ability to be detail-oriented is required
• Ability to handle confidential information required

WORK CONTEXT

Working Conditions:

• Standard office conditions

Equipment Operation:

• Standard office equipment

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