University of Connecticut

HR & Benefits Manager at Brown Rudnick LLP

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Human Resources:  Collaborate with members of the HR team to provide a high level of service to staff and managers and assist with other general HR responsibilities including, but not limited to, employee recognition, communication and resolution of employee relations issues.  Collaborate with the Professional Development team for annual performance evaluations for nonlegal employees.  Manage new hire on-boarding and orientation.  Manage HR and Recruiting Coordinator.Recruiting:  Develop hiring strategies and work with hiring managers in response to departmental needs.  Post/communicate open positions; utilize applicant tracking system to review and manage applications; conduct interviews and identify top candidates. Serve as liaison to candidates.  Provide advice and recommendations to hiring managers guiding them through the hiring process; assisting managers in evaluating finalists and selecting the most qualified candidates.Benefits:  Administer and manage the Firm's benefit programs.  Identify benefit trends in the market and make recommendations to management for integration of new benefit programs to Firm.   Act as a liaison between employees, benefit vendors and brokers to assist in successful resolution of any issues with enrollment, claims, benefit coverage, etc.   Establish and nurture strong relationships with third party administrators, vendors, and internal staff, including Payroll, Recruiting, and HR.  Administer all leaves of absence and accommodation requests, including FMLA, ADA, STD and LTD.  Manage annual open enrollment process, including evaluating claims experience and making recommendations for plan design changes.   Ensure compliance with Federal and state laws governing benefit practices.   Manage preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits and personnel policies.  Manage Benefits Specialist.

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