Responsible for all benefit analysis, acquisition's and functions of The Point Casino and Hotel for the Noo-Kayet Development Corporation and its subsidiaries. Understands and applies benefit laws such as Retirement Fiduciary, COBRA, HIPAA and other related benefit regulations/laws. Demonstrates proficiency in systems, demonstrations, presentations, and verbal and written communications. Manages all third party benefit billings; requiring monthly review/reconciliation and frequent audits. The Benefits Manager is responsible for administration of benefits and will lead the company's wellness campaign.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In relationship to job duties and job responsibilities; ensures compliance with the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe of Indians- State of Washington Gaming Compact, Internal Controls, NIGC Regulations and The Point Casino and Hotel Policies and Procedures.
2. Analyze benefit programs annually, performs bid process and submits recommendations of change. Identify benefit options by program research and/or obtaining advice from consultants.
3. Recommend benefit programs to management by studying employee requirements, trends and development in benefits offered by other organizations. Research and evaluate market trends to ensure competitiveness of benefits package.
4. Support management's decision-making process by analyzing benefit options and predicting future costs.
5. Serve as liaison between third party benefit providers and the company (COBRA administrator, flexible spending administrator, Safe Harbor Administrator and other applicable entities).
6. Understand and apply benefit law such as Retirement Fiduciary, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA and other related benefit regulations/laws.
7. Maintain, process reports, and reconcile billings utilizing benefit software program/ troubleshoot program issues and recommend course of action and/or program enhancement.
8. Manage all third party benefit billing; requiring monthly review/reconciliation and frequent audits.
9. Create and process various benefit reports on a frequent basis; identify missing employee deductions and take appropriate action. Assign and administer employee refunds/collection of premiums, as appropriate.
10. Collaborate with other departments, i.e. Finance/Payroll, to ensure benefit billing and payroll deduction accuracy.
11. Oversee and identify claim issues/trends by working with employee(s) and insurance companies to resolve applicable issues; report all findings to management.
12. Ensure updates of benefit files, file labels, insurance systems and applicable third parties occur.
13. Oversee set up/revising of benefits plans in the benefits software program and annual benefits open enrollment.
14. Prepare, mails, and files various state and federal forms.
15. Attend benefit training and educational events.
16. Maintain strict confidentiality of departmental issues and documentation.
17. Keep apprised of developments in the Human Resources field and keep management informed of applicable changes in employment laws and trends.
18. Make recommendations regarding internal investigations, benefit counseling and documentation, ADA accommodations, FMLA requests, employee benefits and COBRA, recognition.
19. Monitor legal compliance regarding; Human Resources Information System record keeping, personnel files, required posters, workers' compensation, EEO, state unemployment benefits, DSHS orders, OSHA, employee safety, and such matters.
20. Other duties as assigned.