Insurance and Benefits Manager- Corporate
R.H. Foster Energy, LLC is a small family company that prides itself in being part of the communities they serve. Robert H. Foster started Foster Fuels as a Gulf Oil Dealership with one 1500-gallon oil delivery truck. Sales volume for the first year was 200,000 gallons of home heating oil. Today the company has over 500 employees and does business throughout Maine. R.H. Foster Energy, LLC has seven energy service locations throughout Central Maine. In addition, the company owns 23 Shell brand fuels with stores offering Freshies food.
We are seeking an Insurance and Benefits Manager to serve a critical role in ensuring employees have access to competitive insurance and benefits coverage, was well as helping to attract and retain top talent while also managing costs and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position requires a combination of analytical, communication, and organizational skills, as well as expertise in insurance and benefits administration. This position will work collaboratively with employees and business leaders at all levels and will report to the Human Resources Manager.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the employee experience to include managing renewal, open-enrollment, and day-to-day employee benefits interactions such as onboarding/new hire orientations and educational sessions.
Contribute to and work closely with leadership on the design and enhancement of benefits offerings.
Work with brokers and vendors on issue resolution and long-term planning.
Administer programs such as 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, Voluntary Insurance, HRA and HSA, worker’s compensation, OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, and other programs as required.
Responsible for administration of Family and Medical Leave and other leaves (i.e. USERRA).
Responsible for administration of Disability Claims processing.
Responsibility for Property and Casualty Insurance claims handling, renewals, and certificates of insurance.
Develop and distribute benefits analytics and usage reports to inform leadership of benefit usage, trends, and opportunities.
Recommend benefits enhancements by studying employee trends and developments in the market for employee benefits.
Assist in establishing education materials and training employees to assist in their benefits and decision making.
Ensure accurate benefits reporting that are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and requirements.
Contributes to the overall success of the Company through collaboration and teamwork.
Coordinate special employee benefits events throughout the year (e.g. financial wellness, health and wellness competitions, etc.)
May serve as back up for Payroll.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of employee benefit experience.
Proven history of managing some or all components of benefits, with strong knowledge of various benefited plans.
Broker/Vendor management exposure and/or experience.
Ability analyze data to find opportunities to identify trends, areas needing focus and optimize.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), and Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or other related training and certifications is a plus.
Additional Information – We Take Care of Our People
Benefits:
Competitive wages
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long-term disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits to include Accident, Critical Illness, and Whole Life/Long-term Care
Retirement Plan with Match
Paid Time-off
Fuel and Service Discounts
Bonus opportunities
Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality services where we make a difference and build trust within our community and organization. Our team members are committed to fostering a positive work environment and use their strong problem-solving skills to mutually collaborate across departments. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to join our team!
R. H. Foster is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
