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Benefit Plans Manager - Legal

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Ameren

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • St. Louis
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience (10 preferred), knowledge of ERISA and tax code, and a willingness to learn; CEBS certification is a plus.
  • You will analyze legal compliance of benefit plans, draft and review documents, manage vendor contracts, prepare filings, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of five years of relevant experience required; ten years preferred.
  • Additional qualifications, such as certified employee benefits specialist (CEBS) preferred.
  • Expertise with employee benefits compliance, including ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Willingness and desire to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct internal legal analysis of plan documents in support of Ameren's various pension and welfare plans ensuring compliance with ERISA and all applicable regulations
  • Research compliance issues and provide timely recommendations
  • Assist with employee benefits related vendors, including review of contracts and communications
  • Review and draft plan documents and related communications, including plan amendments, SPDs, SMMs, notices, and administration forms
  • Maintain plan documents and amendments for the Legal and Human Resources departments and third-party administrators
  • Assist with preparation of Forms 5500, including ensuring timely filing and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors
  • Prepare IRS and DOL filings
  • Draft plan committee agenda, minutes, resolutions, charters, policies, claims and appeals, and other decisions and documents
  • Draft and manage plan committee delegations and training materials
  • Review work and recommendations of vendors to ensure complete and accurate information
  • Communicate with actuaries, attorneys, accountants, and Human Resources team
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational and communication skills required

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Benefit Plans Manager - Legal position?

A Bachelor's degree is required, along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience; ten years of experience is preferred.

Is any certification preferred for this role?

Yes, additional qualifications such as a certified employee benefits specialist (CEBS) are preferred.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include conducting legal analysis of plan documents, researching compliance issues, assisting with vendor management, preparing Forms 5500, and communicating with various stakeholders.

What type of benefits does Ameren offer?

Ameren offers medical coverage on the date of hire, a 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan, a 401(k) with company match, minimum of 15 days paid vacation, paid parental leave, and family caregiver leave.

Are the benefits compliant with federal regulations?

Yes, the Benefit Plans Manager - Legal ensures compliance with all applicable ERISA and Internal Revenue Code requirements.

Does this position require strong communication skills?

Yes, strong attention to detail and organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.

Is there an opportunity for personal growth in this position?

Yes, the role encourages a willingness and desire to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

How does Ameren value diversity and inclusion?

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values at Ameren and guides the company in building a skilled and diverse workforce.

Will the interview process include assessments?

Yes, Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process.

How does Ameren ensure equal employment opportunity?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class.

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Ameren

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1902
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're Ameren Corporation (AEE), a St. Louis-based, Fortune 500 company that powers the quality of life for millions of people throughout Illinois and Missouri. Ameren Illinois provides electric distribution and transmission service, as well as natural gas distribution service, while Ameren Missouri provides vertically integrated electric service, with generating capacity of over 10,200 megawatts, and natural gas distribution service. Combined, we serve 2.4 million electric and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000 square mile area. We're the largest electric utility in Missouri and the second largest in Illinois, and we're among the nation's largest investor-owned electric or gas utility.