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| Position Title: | Benefits Program Manager (20 hours/wk, Hybrid) |
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| Date Posted: | September 2, 2026 |
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| Job Location: | Madison, WI |
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| Company Name: | NGL Insurance Company |
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| Contact: | Kristen Schumacher
2 E. Gilman St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 443-5049
krschumacher@nglic.com
https://nglic.com/
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| Description: | The Benefits Program Manager is responsible for the oversight, administration and compliance of all NGL's employee benefits, retirement and wellness programs, ensuring NGL's benefits are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with federal and state regulations. This position collaborates closely within Human Resources, Payroll and external vendors to design, implement, and maintain an effective benefits strategy.
Benefits Strategy & Compliance
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Lead the development of new initiatives to establish competitive and cost-effective benefits programs.
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Develop a competitive benefits strategy that attracts and retains top talent.
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Direct planning with brokers on benefits design, new initiatives, presentations, and communications.
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Forecast benefit costs, analyze utilization data, and advise senior leadership on benefits improvements, additions, issues, and transitions.
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Oversee the annual benefit plan renewal activities and support open enrollment.
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Develop policies and procedures for benefit and welfare program administration.
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Monitor COBRA program while staying current on COBRA and HIPAA regulations.
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Partner with Payroll on ACA requirements to ensure compliance with regulations.
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Ensure timely and accurate completion of compliance testing.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state laws, ERISA, the NGL Board Resolutions, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions as needed.
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Manage relationships with third-party administrators, auditors and benefits consultants.
Retirement Plan Oversight
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Administer and oversee retirement programs, including 401(k) and pension plans.
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Ensure proper plan operations in accordance with plan documents and regulatory requirements.
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Manage annual 401(k) and pension plan audits, including preparation of audits and responses to auditor requests.
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Oversee retirement compliance testing, including 401(k) nondiscrimination testing (NDT)
Education Requirements:
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Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or other relevant field preferred.
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Required: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) required
Years of Experience:
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A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in benefits administration with direct knowledge of retirement plans and benefits compliance.
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