What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Manager position at S&ME, Inc.?
Benefits Manager
Requisition Number: 2024-2950-01
Do you have a strong background in employee benefits and either have experience managing or are ready to manage a team of benefits specialists? S&ME is seeking a full-time Benefits Manager to join our Human Resources team in Raleigh, North Carolina.
What You Will Do:
As the Benefits Manager, you join a fun and engaging Human Resources team supporting our 1,100 employee-owned firm and will oversee and manage our comprehensive employee benefits program. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall well-being and job satisfaction of our employees by designing, implementing, and managing competitive and effective benefit plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong level of organizational and prioritization skills, be able to gather relevant information systematically, provide clear direction, and hold others accountable to ensure objectives are met.
- Collaborate with our Chief People Officer and senior leaders to design and implement competitive and cost-effective benefit programs that align with company strategic objectives
- Oversee vendor relationships, evaluate benefits, select administrators, negotiate contracts, and provide renewal recommendations.
- Lead and supervise a team of benefits staff, and support our employees with benefit-related questions
- Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees on all our benefits and open enrollment process
- Lead and conduct information sessions and workshops to address employee questions and concerns
- Stay updated on industry trends and informed about laws and regulations pertaining to employee benefits to ensure the company's adherence to these requirements.
- Manage all Worker's Compensation, FMLA, Leave of Absence, ADA accommodations, and complex claims assuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Who You Are:
- You have a bachelor's degree with 6 years experience or no degree with 10 years experience in employee benefits
- You have experience designing and administering 401(k), ESOP and Deferred Compensation Plans
- You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- You can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- You are proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- You preferably have a professional or industry certification (SHRM, CEBS, etc)
Who We Are:
We are S&ME. For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.
Collectively, we are 1100 proud employee-owners across 10 states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.
Check out this video https://bit.ly/41l9Kt2 to hear directly from our employee-owners on what it's like working at S&ME.
What We Offer:
We offer competitive pay and benefits, including ESOP and well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in human resources with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, please visit our careers page to apply and learn more about us: https://www.smeinc.com/careers/
This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.
No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
