• Oversee all phases of client programs—from inception to completion—ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values. • Manage costs, implementation, and performance; negotiate contracts; and prepare business plans, budgets, and specifications. • Serve as the primary customer contact, leading review sessions, addressing cost, schedule, and performance, and driving business growth opportunities. • Establish milestones, monitor progress, resolve issues, and evaluate program profitability and viability. • Work across technical, marketing, operations, analytics, and administrative teams. • Develop strategies to enhance program performance, meet client needs, and leverage market opportunities.

Job DetailsPosition Summary The Benefits Manager is responsible for the administration, compliance, and strategic optimization of all employee benefit programs across our Dental Support Organization (DSO). This role oversees medical, dental, vision, ancillary benefits, 401(k), workers’ compensation, and outsourced leave programs, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for all employees across practices. The Benefits Manager serves as the organizational subject-matter expert for benefit regulations, vendor management, plan performance, audit processes, and employee support. --- Key Responsibilities Benefit Program Administration · Manage daily administration of all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and voluntary benefits. · Maintain accurate benefit configurations and data integrity within HRIS/benefit platforms. · Oversee annual open enrollment planning, communication, system updates, and issue resolution. · Serve as primary liaison with benefit brokers, carriers, and vendors to ensure service-level expectations are met. · Evaluate plan performance, identify trends, and recommend changes to enhance cost-effectiveness and employee value. 401(k) & Retirement Plans · Manage 401(k) plan administration, including eligibility, enrollments, employer contributions, audits, nondiscrimination testing, and compliance communications. · Coordinate with external plan administrators to resolve employee questions and ensure accurate reporting. · Partner with HRIS and payroll to ensure accurate and timely deductions and contributions. Workers’ Compensation Oversight · Serve as organizational lead for workers’ compensation program and claims management. · Partner with carrier(s), third-party administrators, and practice leaders to ensure timely reporting, case follow-up, and return-to-work practices. · Support efforts to reduce injury frequency and severity; provide reporting and analytics for leadership. · Ensure accurate coding, claim documentation, and compliance with state WC regulations across all locations. Leave Programs (Outsourced Administration) · Oversee all outsourced leave-of-absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, personal leave, and disability leaves. · Ensure vendor performance meets service expectations, timelines, compliance requirements, and employee experience standards. · Partner with HRBPs, practice leaders, and Payroll to ensure accurate coordination of pay, benefits continuation, and return-to-work. · Review escalated or complex leave cases; ensure proper documentation and legal compliance. Compliance & Reporting · Ensure all benefits programs remain compliant with federal and state requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, Section 125, FMLA, and applicable state-specific regulations. · Prepare and submit required reporting (ACA, EEO, 5500 filings, WC audits, etc.). · Maintain plan documents, SOPs, benefit guides, and employee-facing resources. · Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and reconciliation as needed. Data, Systems & Vendor Management · Oversee benefit system integrations, EDI feeds, eligibility files, and data accuracy across platforms. · Partner with HRIS to ensure efficient workflows, automated processes, and data validation controls. · Review invoices, reconcile billing, and manage vendor contracts and renewals. · Monitor KPIs related to benefits utilization, leave cases, claims trends, and workforce impact. Employee & Manager Support · Provide escalated support for complex employee inquiries related to benefits, leaves, or WC. · Develop and deliver employee education materials, benefit orientations, and training for practice managers and HR partners. · Ensure consistent communication across all practices with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. QualificationsQualifications Required · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). · 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, WC management, or leave-of-absence oversight. · Strong knowledge of benefit compliance requirements (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA). · Experience managing third-party vendors and benefit platforms/HRIS. · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred · Experience in a healthcare, dental, or multi-location DSO environment. · Professional certification (CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP). · Experience leading annual open enrollment cycles. · Familiarity with Paycom or similar HRIS/benefits systems. --- Competencies · Strong organizational and project management skills · Ability to manage confidential information with discretion · Analytical mindset with attention to accuracy and detail · Ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, and practice leadership · Customer-focused approach to employee support · Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution --- Working Conditions · Remote work from home · Will require limited travel to team meetings or benefit trainings

Role Description Rattaché(e) au responsable du service GEMAPI au sein du Pôle Environnement et Patrimoine, vous serez en charge de la mise en œuvre opérationnelle des politiques publiques liées à la gestion des milieux aquatiques et au suivi morphologique des cours d’eau. Vous travaillerez en lien avec le chargé de mission Prévention des inondations, le responsable technique entretien des cours d’eau et l’équipe qui assure l’entretien des rivières. - Pilotage des étapes de préparation puis de réalisation des projets de restauration de cours d’eau (continuité écologique, restauration hydromorphologique) et des zones humides - Élaboration et suivi des démarches réglementaires et de la stratégie de maîtrise foncière - Programmation et suivi des opérations y compris passation et suivi des marchés de maîtrise d’oeuvre - Pilotage et suivi de travaux - Préparation budgétaire et recherches de subventions - Mise en œuvre d’un plan d’action de gestion, de préservation et de valorisation d’un Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) du territoire - Suivi et mise en œuvre de plans d’action de gestion des matériaux - Garantie de la cohérence des actions sur les milieux aquatiques avec les objectifs du SDAGE et des SAGE (suivi des PAOT, PDM) - Relations avec les élus, les communes et les partenaires institutionnels (Agence de l’Eau, DDT…), suivi des syndicats/SAGE… Company Description Au cœur de la Vallée du Rhône, entre Lyon et Valence, la Communauté de communes Porte de DrômArdèche (48 000 habitants, 34 communes sur la Drôme et l’Ardèche) se distingue par une attractivité économique forte et une qualité de vie pour ses habitants. - Compétence GEstion des Milieux Aquatiques et Prévention des Inondations (GEMAPI) - Politique volontariste d’adaptation au changement climatique - Programme de Prévention des Inondations (PAPI) - Projet de Territoire de Gestion de l’Eau (PTGE) - Stratégie ambitieuse de transition écologique définie dans son Plan Climat-Air-Energie Territorial (PCAET)

• Overseeing complex, cross-functional projects supporting Circle and Business team goals. • Leading internal process improvement initiatives and organizing programs and activities on behalf of the Business team to align with business strategy. • Working closely with Business leadership to ensure important changes and developments are communicated to the Business team by leading communication plans, internal meetings, and managing deliverables. • Serving as Program Manager and facilitating operational strategy for the Commercial teams. • Managing program reporting and developing metrics to evaluate and manage internal programs, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. • Leading multiple projects at time, including projects involving international stakeholders across multiple time zones, while ensuring alignment with overall business goals. • Coaching and developing team members regarding project methodology, management, communication strategy.