JOB SUMMARY:

The Benefits & Wellness Manager is responsible for the administration, compliance, and strategic management of SEG’s employee benefits and wellness programs. Working as a partner to the SVP of Human Resources, this role ensures that all benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals. The Benefits & Wellness Manager serves as the subject matter expert for benefits-related inquiries, compliance, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Paylocity benefits administration and a passion for building a culture of health and well-being across the company.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and manage all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
• Oversee benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations through Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits carriers, brokers, wellness vendors, and third-party administrators.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other applicable laws).
• Lead and coordinate open enrollment, benefits orientations, and employee communications.
• Partner with payroll, HRIS, and finance teams to reconcile benefits deductions and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze benefits and wellness program data, identify trends, and make recommendations to enhance offerings and manage costs.
• Manage leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state leaves, and company-specific programs) in collaboration with HR and managers.
• Develop, launch, and manage employee wellness initiatives that support physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.
• Coordinate wellness events such as health fairs, fitness challenges, mental health awareness campaigns, and preventive care initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend wellness vendors, tools, and partnerships to expand program impact.
• Promote a culture of well-being through ongoing education, communication, and engagement strategies.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Action Oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Instill Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with at least 2 years focused on wellness program development or management.
• Experience with Paylocity benefits administration is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance and regulations.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Smith Entertainment Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.