Sr. Manager Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Benefits is responsible for the implementation, administration and oversight of Company-wide employee benefits plans (health & welfare). The Senior Manager participates in the development of the overall benefits strategy which includes, but is not limited to, supporting the HR leadership in the development of benefits program strategies that support employee attraction and retention while effectively managing fiscal resources.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manages and directs the administration of certain employee benefit programs (health & welfare, leave of absence).

• Serves as the main point of contact for third party vendors supporting the benefits programs and manages these vendors to ensure all aspects of administration are handled correctly and in compliance.

• Leads a team of benefit specialists that support the day-to-day administration of the benefit programs including systems administration and employee support.

• Guides the Benefits team in resolving complex employee benefits issues.

• Partners with the Total Rewards department leadership and business leaders to ensure plans support the business strategies, while maintaining competitive and cost-effective Total Rewards programs.

• Works closely with Total Rewards leadership to establish annual benefits budget, tracks, analyzes and reports on monthly spend .

• Develops a benefits communication strategy and executes to effectively relay and notify employees of benefits information. This includes communicating plans and programs through organizational announcement materials, summary plan documents (SPDs), newsletters, and other media / communication vehicles. Ensures compliance with regulatory bodies.

• Ensures company compliance with provisions of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (‘ERISA’). Oversees the submission of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies. Reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and reports necessary or suggested changes to management.

• Supports the drafting of materials and administrative needs for the Benefits Committee including partnership with consultants, communication to executives and ensuring decisions are documented and executed.

• Acts as the project manager to lead and direct organizational critical and complex benefits projects. Ensures that projects remain on track and focused on execution of initiatives.

• Participates in benefits vendor selections.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong vendor management skills.

• HRIS and Payroll system knowledge.

• Benefits certification (such as CEBS, ASPPA or equivalent) preferred.

• Experience with collectively bargained benefit plans.

• Experience analyzing and understanding financial and legal regulations, including tax and accounting treatment, ERISA regulations, SEC regulations and filings, and applicable Internal Revenue Code Sections.

• Strategic, analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to engage others as necessary to quickly synthesize.

• Passionate, self-starter with the highest level of integrity and ethics along with demonstrated initiative, planning, team building and problem-solving skills.

• Possesses the ability to proactively communicate & collaborate with different levels and functions in the organization as well the ability to communicate appropriate and useful information to team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to build strong and collaborative relationships with business stakeholders, team members and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 7 years of experience in Benefits, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and acciden