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Manager of Benefits & Compliance

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Manager of Benefits & Compliance
We are seeking a Manager of Benefits & Compliance to lead our firm’s employee benefits and compliance functions. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our employees feel supported, informed, and cared for while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive human resources professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic work with hands-on administration.

Who We Want
•    Lead the administration, communication, and continuous improvement of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, and leave policies.
•    Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.).
•    Oversee benefits renewals, vendor relationships, and plan design in collaboration with brokers and consultants.
•    Serve as the primary point of contact for all benefits-related inquiries, escalations, and issue resolution.
•    Develop and deliver employee education initiatives on benefits, wellness, and compliance.
•    Lead annual open enrollment, including system preparation, employee communications, and reporting.
•    Conduct regular audits to ensure plan compliance and data accuracy.
•    Monitor legislative updates and proactively assess their impact on firm policies and practices.
•    Collaborate with finance to ensure accuracy in time & attendance records, benefits deductions, employee reimbursements, and reporting.
•    Manage and ensure timely submission of required filings such as 5500s, PCORI fees, and EEO-1 reports.
•    Manage employment verification requests in a timely, confidential, and accurate manner.
•    Lead the coordination and execution of charitable fundraising and employee membership drives to support the firm’s commitment to community engagement.

What You Need
•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience in benefits administration and compliance, preferably within a professional services or law firm setting.
•    Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
•    Proven experience managing benefits renewals, open enrollment, and vendor partnerships.
•    Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
•    Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
•    Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
•    Professional certifications such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP are preferred but not required.

What we offer
Koley Jessen is a dynamic law firm powered by highly-talented people. Our collaborative culture drives our ability to provide over-the-top service and achieve the best results for our clients. Our investment in one another fuels our success and ensures that Koley Jessen will always be a great place to work and to grow professionally.

Koley Jessen celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Koley Jessen strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on a person’s race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other ground prohibited by law.

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