Director of Benefits
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
One of our BEST clients with an established brand is looking for an outstanding Benefits Director!
CompensationBase up to $130k
OverviewThe Benefits Director plays a vital role in ensuring the company provides a best-in-class benefits delivery experience to their team members. The Benefits leader is responsible for planning, implementing and administering the company’s benefits in full compliance with, and accordance with: company policy, the provisions of the plan documents, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA and other entities. The Benefits leader will ensure programs meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost-effective. This role develops benefits communication and counsels employees on benefits-related issues. You will work closely on significant benefit matters with the leadership team to establish and develop best practices within the organization.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure all compliance requirements are metExplain, interpret, and answer complex questions regarding medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending plans, wellness program, health savings program, COBRA, HRIS, workers’ compensation, and FMLA to employeesRecommend benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements and trends and developments in benefits offered by other organizationsOperate as the main contact with third party administrators, carriers, vendors, brokers, and providersReview and maintain all benefit documents (Summary Plan Description, Plan Documents, Summary of Benefits and Coverage, etc.)Design and lead the annual Open Enrollment process, including needed changes/updates in the HRIS systemResponsible for accurate communication of benefits data to vendorsInvestigate and analyze complex claims and enrollment issuesCommunicate clearly and effectively through multiple formats to individual and firmwide audiencesMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societiesResponsible for complying with all related state and federal laws and regulations, and firm policies and procedures applicable to the position
QualificationsBachelors degree in Human Resources or other related fields5 years or more of experience in a similar roleExperience, knowledge, and training in benefits administration, and related state and federal laws and regulations
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