Manager of Benefits & Wellness

Manager of Benefits & Wellbeing

The Manager of Benefits & Wellbeing will be responsible for strategically managing and administering all U.S. employee benefits programs, which include 401k retirement plans, leave of absence case management and policies, proactive health and wellness programs, and insurance policies such as health, life and disability.

Core functions include :

• Strategically lead benefits for multiple locations within the U.S.
• Responsible for cost control and ensuring benefit programs remain competitive.
• Work in close partnership with our broker and vendors.
• Administer all employee benefit plans including, but not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance, e.g. 401(k) administration; short- and long-term disability.
• Research and resolve non-routine benefits issues on behalf of employees and the Company.
• Serve as the key contact for plan questions, plan eligibility issues and complex claims issues.
• Responsible for the selection process for vendors and oversee enrollment, renewal, and delivery of benefits to the organization's employees.
• Very frequently monitor government regulations and market trends to ensure that plan programs are current, competitive, and legal.
• Monitor costs and analyze benefit trends to ensure competitiveness, making recommendations for changes and improvements as needed, at least annually.
• Work closely with brokers to evaluate current plans and source new carriers as needed.
• Provide guidance on benefits and business processes in our Payroll and HRIS systems, including supporting upgrades, implementations, integrations, and system testing to ensure integrity of all benefit plans. Manage employee enrollment system including approval of changes and problem resolution.
• Review and process benefit billings, checks for accuracy, and codes for accounting purposes. Resolve complex vendor / invoicing issues.
• May conduct new employee Orientation as it relates to benefits.
• Communicate "Benefit Education Topics" to employees on a frequent basis.
• Manage Company relocation and educational reimbursement programs.
• Responsible for the U.S. managing and administering the U.S. fleet program.
• Plan and execute the tactics of the Global Mobility programs, consisting of local relocation, tax, and immigration, which are relevant to the US and all regional offices in partnership with the payroll team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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