What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Leader (Job #105049) position at Unity Search LLC?
Unity Search has partnered with a large, publicly traded manufacturing company in its search for a Benefits Leader. The individual should have strong knowledge of managing a team, health and welfare, vendor relationships, and working in a self-funded company. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and hungry to achieve the next steps in their career, 8 years minimum in Benefits, and a bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred). The salary range is based on experience and will be anywhere from $120k-$150k/year.
Some Primary Duties:
- Identify program enhancements that incorporate the company’s strategic objectives, satisfy legal requirements, and achieve a balance between market practice, employee needs, and the company’s ability to fund such programs. Work with external consultants and professional industry organizations to understand and benchmark market practices in order to maintain competitive plans.
- Develop and administer programs that promote employee health and well-being including weight reduction, smoking cessation, early detection, immunization, and other related programs.
- Ability to lead an internal team and external vendors in all administration activities.
- Ability to partner with service providers (e.g., consultants, administrative partners, actuaries, trustees) and other functions (e.g., HR, finance, communications) to resolve issues and recommend innovative solutions. * Ensure plans are administered in accordance with plan, IRS, and ERISA rules. Ensure compliance including government filings and required participant disclosures (i.e., Form 5500’s, Annual Funding Notice, PBGC, proxy circular, SARs, SPDs).
- Ensure that plans are administered according to service level agreements and the appropriate customer service is being provided to plan participants.
- Oversee the annual benefits planning and open enrollment processes to ensure all key tasks are completed, employee communication is timely and all supporting administrative processes are tested and satisfy employees needs and expectations.
- Be a subject matter expert and partner with Internal Communications to enhance participant understanding, create awareness and drive engagement. Communicate and educate on the value of the company’s benefit plans so as to encourage each to become better consumers of the benefits available to them.
- Perform financial analysis and reporting in response to standard, ongoing business requirements as well as in response to ad hoc needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Benefit: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
