Benefits Manager

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you! 

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Benefits Manager is to oversee the implementation and administration of the entire suite of company benefits including, but not limited, to Health & Welfare, Insurances, Retirement and other ancillary benefits.  The Benefits Manager will report to the Sr. Director of Benefits & Mobility and work closely with another Benefits Manager to manage and develop the employee benefits enrollment process, including employee communications, in compliance with the various legislative and regulatory provisions.

Responsibilities 

• Cultivate and successfully manage the partner relationship with the Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Group Legal, Retirement and COBRA vendors.  
• Serve as the subject matter expert leading the administration of retirement programs, both qualified and non-qualified plans, including process governance, annual audits and required reporting. 
• Manage the administration of benefits programs including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Group Legal and COBRA programs.  
• Monitor and/or coordinate the transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors and consultants. 
• Play an integral role in benefits strategy by monitoring benefits trends and benchmarking and making recommendations for enhancement and/or change.  
• Participates in the evaluation and selection of new vendors, including assisting with RFP process.  
• Manage implementation of retirement and/or health plan changes, including contract review.  
• Provide counsel and subject matter expertise   to employees and HR colleagues with regards to question and complex issues related to plan design, eligibility and Benefits Administration.  
• Interpret plan rules and monitor to ensure compliance of benefits program with various federal and governmental regulations.  
• Update and maintain benefits information on the Company intranet as well as the online Benefits Guide and vendor sites.  
• Standardize administrative process for delivery of benefits to all employees Company-wide, including the development of training sessions for Corporate and field Human Resources to ensure that the benefit programs are being delivered consistent with Corporate Standards and regulatory requests.  
• Assist in development of Health and Welfare Benefit related programs costs.  
• Provides input regarding benefit issues related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.  
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.  
• Act as subject matter expert, counsel and provide guidance to employees and HR colleagues regarding complex benefit issues and questions  
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and protected employee (including their family members and/or dependents) and company information. 

Qualifications / Requirements 

• The ideal candidate should possess:  
• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in benefits administration management. 
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and facilitate group presentations. 
• Strong project management, organization and prioritization skills. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently (taking initiative with minimal supervision). 
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills. 
• Excellent customer service and computer (PC and HRIS) skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree, masters’ degree preferred. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects concurrently with accuracy while adjusting to changing priorities and/or direction. 
• Ability to commute to our Bethpage office a minimum of 3 days per workweek. 

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops. 

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.  

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $102,816.00 - $168,912.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.