Benefits Manager
Amerijet International Inc.

SUMMARY

Responsible for developing, implementing, administering, and maintaining Amerijet's benefits programs, policies, and procedures. Ensure programs meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost effective. The Benefits Manager develops benefits communications and evaluates benefits programs against peer organizations to determine competitiveness, trends, and developments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:

• Responsibility includes, but not limited to the administration of employee benefits programs including retirement, flex plans, 401(k), pension plans,
• Analyze benefits costs and policies in an ongoing effort to reflect trends and maintain current with legislated requirements.
• Work with Human Resources Leadership and consultants to interpret plan documents and assist with benefit issues.
• Works with outside providers and the HR team to ensure that program benefits are communicated to employees.
• Preparing reporting for the IRS and Department of Labor; preparing supporting forms and documentation for the proper operation and administration of employee benefits plans, including 401(k) plans.
• Coordinate Open Enrollment including, communication materials, etc.
• Work with brokerage firm and Health Providers to manage progressive wellness programs.
• Prepare, review, and sign benefits invoices and funding.
• Manage the annual ERISA audit of a Defined Contribution Plan
• Research and resolve administrative and policy interpretation issues with vendors.
• Ensures company stays apprised of and in compliance with provisions of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Stay current on legislation and implications for benefit plans.
• Prepares reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies
• Serve as a resource to HR business partners in the Business Units.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/MEASUREMENTS;

• Ensures the human resource information system functions smoothly. Personnel benefits data and statistics are efficiently recorded, stored, and retrieved as appropriate.
• Reporting functions are completed accurately and timely, and in accordance with established policies and federal and state regulations.
• Ensures Human Resources and or Payroll functions related to benefits are completed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Errors or discrepancies are promptly discovered and resolved.
• Visitors and telephone calls are courteously and professionally received or referred. Good public relations exist with outside contacts.
• Effective working relations exist with Company personnel. Management is appropriately informed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience.
• Human Resources Certification, CEBS and additional related training preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic understanding of human resources and benefits functions.
• Knowledge of all related computer applications.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• At least Five years of direct experience in employee benefit programs.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.

SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:

• Well organized.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
• Strong typing and computer application skills.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time in an office environment. Some filing is required. This would require the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary.

TRAVEL

Must be able to travel occasionally to domestic and/or international sites.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and skills required of an employee in this position. Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development). Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. also reserves the right to revise this job description.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race, color religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factors under federal, state or local law.

Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs and accommodation for the application process due to a disability should send an e-mail to ADAapps@amerijet.com

LEGAL NOTICES TO ALL APPLICANTS

EEO is the Law

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Employee Rights Under The Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Participation

DOJ Right to Work

Florida Law Prohibits Discrimination

Dade County Living Wage Ordinance

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