Corporate Benefits Manager (Spring, TX)

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Position Summary

The Corporate Benefits Manager will lead the strategic design, administration, compliance, and communication of all employee benefit programs, including a self-funded health insurance plan, as well as all other fully insured benefits offerings, and 401(k) retirement plan, and FMLA / ADA support. This role ensures that benefit offerings are competitive, cost-effective, legally compliant, and aligned with the company’s values and workforce needs in a rapidly growing organization.  This position will play a key role in HR M&A activities an play a key HR role in the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Plan Design & Administration

• Will manage one Corporate Benefits and 401K Specialist who will support open enrollment, audits and ongoing employee needs directly, as well as some data analytics.
• Oversee all aspects of the self-funded health insurance plan, including vendor management, claims analysis, stop-loss coverage, and third-party administrator (TPA) coordination.
• Manage all benefits plans, (EX: fully insured plans, ancillary, and self-funded), 401(k) retirement programs.
• Lead annual open enrollment, employee education, and benefit communications.
• Develop and maintain benefit policies, procedures, and documentation that are compliant with the law and the company’s objectives.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with PHI, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Manage third party carrier to ensure compliance with any FMLA and ADA requests and guide the field with implementing accommodations or leaves of absence.
• Maintain plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), and Form 5500 filings, and any other plan documents related to benefits and 401K plans.
• Serve as an internal expert on benefit-related audits, nondiscrimination testing, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Monitor legislative changes and proactively adjust programs to remain compliant with local, state and federal laws.
• Lead, coordinate and host quarterly governance committee meetings for the self-funded plans.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze claims data, utilization trends, and cost drivers to inform plan design and cost containment strategies.
• Compile and present dashboards and reports to senior leadership on benefit KPIs.
• Use data mining tools to identify opportunities for wellness initiatives and employee engagement.
• Partner with finance to manage cost allocations and analytics.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Participate in negotiation of contracts with carriers, brokers, and TPAs.
• Manage benefit budgets, forecast costs, and identify savings opportunities.
• Evaluate vendor performance and service levels.

Employee Support & Advocacy

• Provide guidance to employees on FMLA and ADA requests, benefit options, eligibility, and claims resolution.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to address benefit-related concerns and escalations.
• Partner with third party carriers to manage FMLA and ADA requests, and coordinate with HR BPs on obtaining certifications and reasonable accommodation claims.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant degree, preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including managing self-funded health plans required.
• Deep expertise in ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, ADA and any other related regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools, and HRIS systems, preferably Workday.
• Experience with compliance testing, discrimination testing, Form 5500, and fiduciary oversight.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to communicate and support at any and all levels of the organization.
• Experience in rapid growth organizations, including M&A activities.
• Proven ability to manage vendors and lead cross-functional initiatives.

FCC Environmental Services LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion for delivering world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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