Benefits Program Manager chez Stream Realty

ABOUT STREAM REALTY PARTNERS

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. Headquartered in Dallas, TX and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties.  With millions of square feet of assignments,  Stream is one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organizations in the country. Our team of talented individuals have come together to create our distinct culture, best summarized by our firm’s core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate.  For more information, visit  www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. 

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.

At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It’s the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our client’s needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won’t simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

The Benefits Program Manager is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operations of group health and welfare programs and 401(K) programs.  This role ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, provides exceptional customer service to employees, and manages vendor relationships. The Benefits Program Manager plays a critical role in creating and managing a benefits program that allows us to attract and retain top talent.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits Administration

• Drives the strategy and oversees the administration of all employee benefit programs
• Act as the project manager for all benefit and vendor changes
• Partner with Payroll and HRIS to ensure deductions file feeds are set up correctly and according to plan documents
• Manage carrier file feeds, running reports from vendors on employee and benefit changes and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations
• Serve as primary contact for all plan vendors and third-party administrators
• Serve as an escalation point for benefits and leave related questions

401K Administration:

• Administer the 401(k) retirement plan, including enrollment, contributions, distributions, and loan processing.
• Serve as the primary contact and vendor manager for the 401(k) plan
• Ensure compliance with all 401(k) regulations,
• Coordinate and conduct employee education sessions on 401(k) plan features and investment options
• Serve as a primary employee contact for all 401(k) questions

Renewal/Open Enrollment:

• Partner with Benefit Broker in evaluating plans performance, vetting new programs and making suggested enhancements to benefit plans
• Partner with Benefit Broker to negotiate benefit plan renewals and contracts
• Develop and distribute open enrollment materials, including benefit guides and communication tools
• Conduct employee meetings and presentations to explain benefit plan changes and options
• Partner with the HRIS team to manage the benefits portal for open enrollment
• Ensure updated feeds are sent to carriers
• Analyze open enrollment data and provide recommendations for plan improvements
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure service level agreements are met

Compliance and Reporting:

• Stay up-to-date on changes in benefits regulation, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of required filings and reporting to appropriate agencies.
• Prepare and file required benefit reports, including Form 5500.
• Distribute annual notices per federal and state regulations (SAR, Medicare, and group health plan documents.
• Work with vendors with non-discrimination testing, audits, and distribution of applicable SPD and SAR notices.
• Conduct regular audits of benefit programs to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years of progressive benefits experience
• 3 years managing 401(k) plans
• 3 years experience with online enrollment platforms and systems, such as SAP, WorkDay, UKG-BenAdmin
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) and COBRA
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, filings, and compliance requirements applicable to all benefit plans and programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS, payroll, and similar human resource management software and practices

#LI-Onsite

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons. 

To apply for a position, please visit our website at www.streamrealty.com