Lead impactful benefits strategies at a dynamic organization, ensuring compliance and innovation. Collaborate with leadership to enhance employee satisfaction through competitive and cost-effective programs. Foster professional growth in a hybrid work environment.
Director Benefits
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Job Description
Overview
- Lead the strategic design and administration of comprehensive employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop cost-effective, competitive, and compliant benefit plans tailored to workforce needs.
- Oversee vendor negotiations and management to optimize service delivery and program effectiveness.
- Ensure seamless operation of health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs, supporting employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Provide expert guidance on benefits-related laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Directly manage a team member while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Contribute to organizational success by aligning benefits strategies with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Design, implement, and administer employee benefit programs, including health & welfare, retirement, absence & time-off, and well-being.
- Ensure compliance with benefits-related laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Select, manage, and assess benefit vendors to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Support annual benefit renewals, managing vendor negotiations, plan costs, and benefit plan design.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and administration of benefit programs and policies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address employee and manager needs effectively.
- Provide strategic input to enhance benefits offerings and align them with organizational goals.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field is required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in benefits management; 10 years preferred.
- Strong expertise in vendor negotiations, 401K administration, leave of absence, health and welfare plan administration.
- Proficiency in Workday and related benefits management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives while managing day-to-day operations.
- Excellent collaboration skills and a flexible mindset to adapt to organizational changes.
- Experience managing direct reports and fostering team development.
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