HR Manager & Client Advisor

Company: Walton Insurance Group
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

The HR Manager & Client Advisor is responsible for providing knowledge and guidance to Agency's HR benefits customers. -The compliance support and guidance to customers and internal Benefits team is integral to the success and retention of each customer. - -The HR Manager & Client Advisor will interact with clients on a routine basis for a variety of important HR compliance components for employee benefit administration and routine HR functions (FMLA, HIPPA special qualifying life events, Form I-9 and Michigan New Hire compliance, National Medical Support Notices, etc.).

The HR Advisor must be knowledgeable employer benefits compliance reporting and disclosure requirements in connection with group health plans. -DOL/ERISA/IRS related compliance, including Affordable Care Act, CMS Medicare Part D compliance, PCORI, MLR, and employer compliance under law.

The HR Manager & Client Advisor may also be responsible for Zywave administration (champion), becoming knowledgeable with all Zywave tools and resources including client database management (AMS), Client Portal and associated HR apps under this module, including ACA Reporting, Employee Handbook Builder, Learning Management System (LMS), HR Hotline, HRconnection portals (employee-facing benefits portals utilized by benefit customers), and customer email distributions regarding important HR compliance and resources.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- - - - - - -None

Duties/Responsibilities:
- - - - - - -Advises employer/customer on health plan compliance and administration related to human resource activities.
- - - - - - -Acts as an internal consultant by analyzing and recommending solutions to human resource issues relating to the assigned program or section area.
- - - - - - -Ensures program or section area follows established policies and procedures and with any HR relevant federal, state or local legislation.
- - - - - - -Prepares and maintains special internal and external reports as requested by the immediate manager.
- - - - - - -Answers nonroutine HR compliance requests for information on HR policy interpretation.
- - - - - - -Develops methods and procedures for compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects.
- - - - - - -Assist customers on how to conduct periodic audits of human resource compliance activities to ensure compliance with laws, policies and procedures.
- - - - - - -Works on special projects.
- - - - - - -Presents training sessions related to the assigned program or section area.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:
- - - - - - -Required: -Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
- - - - - - -Required: -Five years of professional-level experience in human resources.
- - - - - - -Minimum 5+ years' experience with increasing responsibilities within 50+ employee group(s), 7+ years' experience preferred
- - - - - - -Must maintain a current SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or be able to obtain one within 12 months of hire.

Travel:
- - - - - - -Some travel may be required.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms while seated at workstation. Lifting, standing and walking are negligible. -Optional standing workstations are available.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
AAP/EEO Statement

Walton Agency, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the Walton Agency, Inc. provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. Walton Agency, Inc. hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.
Walton Agency, Inc. reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates.
Walton Agency, Inc. also provides a work environment in which each associate can be productive and work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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