Benefits Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the benefits manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direction on the ongoing administration of benefit and wellness programs, ensuring compliance with all government regulations related to benefits programs, including ERISA reporting and disclosure requirements, FMLA and HIPAA, IRS, DOL, SOX, Health Care Reform, etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Professional level experience with iSeries (AS400), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Multi-state benefit experience　
• Achievement of CEBS and SHRM benefits certification
• Experience with Lawson HRIS/Payroll System
• Experience with Benefit Focus System　
• Knowledge of Workday preferred
• Ensure that benefit plans and programs remain competitive, innovative, comply with regulations, are delivered in a cost-effective manner and support the overarching Human Resource and Corporate objectives
• Survey industry trends and analyze complex benefit information to assist with future benefit designs

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the benefits manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation and advice to business leaders and managers on compliance, technical, systems, or process-related topics for benefits.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• Able to quickly assess costs, benefits and risks of a decision while using sound logic to ultimately make well-informed decisions
• Builds strong relationships through listening and well-planned and well-maintained two-way dialogues
• Models the proper way to build and maintain relationships with others by consistently treating others with respect
• Experience in service center based technologies
• Thorough knowledge of benefits administration, Board policies, negotiated agreements, purchasing policies and procedures
• ADP HRIS Enterprise Version 5 & ADPR
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or CEBS professional designations

I would like to submit my application for the benefits manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for reporting to support the Corporate Benefits team and Revlon businesses with access to multiple systems (including HRIS, and various vendors sites).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficiency with human resources and finance systems
• Experience in the development and delivery of benefits
• Significant expertise and knowledge in health and welfare plan and retirement plan design and administration
• Knowledge in Federal/State/Provincial benefits laws and union contract administration
• Superior detail orientation
• Knowledge of global benefits administration, including Section 125 regulations, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and IRS regulations
• Lead and manage the development, communication, evaluation and administration of employee benefit plans
• Provide research and benchmarking analysis to assess the competitiveness and effectiveness of benefits programs and plans

In response to your job posting for benefits manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight and direction for all areas of healthcare benefits administration including eligibility and enrollment; customer services, communications, appeals, COBRA and direct pay programs, and audit and finance (payables, financial reporting, and budgeting).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• General understanding of compensation and benefits theory, best practice, and standards
• High aptitude and eagerness to learn
• Knowledge of HR structure and processes
• Solid mathematical and statistical analysis skills
• Demonstrated experience with plan design, legal interpretation, cost/benefit analysis, vendor analysis, communication, benefit administration systems and related platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong customer/client orientation
• Understanding of COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and other benefits legislation
• Create a positive, professional work environment primarily in office environment but also in other settings

In response to your job posting for benefits manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for day-to-day support to the Benefits Analysts in ADA leave of absence and all other ADA related activities including collaborating with a third-party LOA administrator, HRBP teams and legal department.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Merger and acquisition due diligence experience beneficial
• Merger and acquisition integration experience beneficial
• Experience in benefits and pension insurance (American standards)
• Knowledge of group insurance (US standards) is an asset
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Resources or related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of benefits administration, communications and compliance
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP and HRIS systems
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws by interpreting regulations and administering benefit programs in compliance with applicable regulations and plan provisions