Benefits Manager

About the Role  Implements, administers, and maintains benefits programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures programs are equitable, meet associate needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost effective. Assists in developing benefits communications and serves as a knowledgeable resource for associates on benefits related issues. Compares existing benefits programs against peer organizations to determine competitiveness, trends and developments.  What You’ll Do   Benefits Administration  Own the full benefits lifecycle — new hire enrollment, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment coordination, entry, and communications  Serve as the primary point of contact for associate benefits questions spanning medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other programs  Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions, reporting, and reconciliation  Review and audit benefits invoices prior to accounts payable processing; run scheduled and ad-hoc reporting to support operations and decision-making  Evaluate benefits offerings against peer organizations to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities to enhance competitiveness  Leave of Absence & Workers' Compensation  Serve as the internal point of contact for the third-party administrator to manage leave of absence and disability workflows in partnership with regional People Operations leaders  Guide employees and managers through FMLA, LOA, and workers' compensation processes with clarity and consistency  Maintain accurate and compliant records for leave, disability, and workers' compensation cases  Audit associates on leave to ensure HRIS records are current and accurate throughout the leave cycle  Compliance & Records Management  Ensure benefits programs and practices comply with applicable federal and state labor regulations  Maintain personnel, leave, and benefits files with a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality  Perform HRIS updates for personnel status changes related to leaves and benefits transactions  Cross-Functional Partnership  Advise employees and managers on benefits policies, procedures, and best practices  Contribute to the new hire experience by delivering clear, welcoming benefits communications and education  Lead and support special projects within the People Operations function as needed  What You Bring  5+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR, finance, or data analysis role, with meaningful exposure to leave management and open enrollment  Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and applicable benefits regulations  Workday experience preferred  High attention to detail with a track record of accuracy in data entry, recordkeeping, and reporting  Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can translate complex benefits information into plain language for employees at all levels  A service-oriented mindset and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred  What We are Offer You At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values.  Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work.  Here “Every Family Matters” Compassion Make Someone’s Day Collaboration Achieve Possibilities Together Respect Treat people with dignity Accountability Do the right thing Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more. About US Urology Partners U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy. U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.