Sr. Director, Benefits - 90303624 - Wilmington

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As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

This position is open to the following locations: Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Sr Director, Benefits is responsible for overseeing the performance and operation of Amtrak's benefit programs which are vital components of Amtrak's Total Rewards strategy. Amtrak's benefit programs include eligibility & enrollment, executive rewards, health & welfare, retirement and financial, leave and paid time off policies, reimbursement policies (education, adoption, surrogacy, pass rider...), accounts (commuter, dependent care, healthcare), and voluntary
benefits and discount programs. This position is a senior advisor to the benefits staff and leads major benefits projects. Partners with leaders of Finance, Legal, EAP/PIER/Wellbeing, Compensation, and Labor Relations, and Union Representatives (JMAC)..

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Evaluates current plan designs and recommends strategies and/or alternatives that will effectively manage costs while attracting and retaining talent.
* Manages benefits team. Utilizes team expertise and develops team members.
* Provides expert consultation on program design and cost containment strategies; proposes new benefit plan options and/or new program designs.
* Oversee benefit administration processes and determine ways for improvement
* Partners with Finance to analyze employee benefits cost trends and drivers; prepares management reports and recommends solutions.
* Works with external benefits consultants, trade groups, and union representatives (JMAC) to evaluate and cost potential changes to Amtrak's benefits plans.
* Stays abreast of changes to new benefits legislation; assesses impact on benefit plans and advises management accordingly.
* Manages benefits vendors to ensure all services described in the contracts are provided in full, service delivery levels are exceeded, and vendor expertise is leveraged.
* Works closely with Procurement Department in benefit solicitation process which includes developing RFPs, evaluating proposals from vendors, and implementing new vendors when necessary.
* Manages all benefit communication material including open enrollment and new hire guides, and Summary Plan Descriptions
* Works closely with Labor Relations to ensure benefit provisions in labor contracts are administered correctly.
* Handles day to day escalated complex employee benefit issues.
* Benchmark benefit programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and/or combination of relevant benefits experience in health and welfare, retirement plans, and physical & financial wellbeing
• Experienced at employing health care cost containment strategies; understands utilization and plan analysis methodologies
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Able to work effectively in a changing environment
• Able to create partnerships with key stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 13 years benefits experience in health and welfare, retirement plans, and physical & financial wellbeing
• CEBS, SHRM, MBA, Masters in HR, and/or Actuarial Certifications
• Related Experience with SAP (or other HRIS systems) and Benefits Data Warehouses

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands:
* Constantly or frequently uses a computer keyboard and monitor to perform a variety of tasks,e.g., create and review documents, analyze information, e-mail, etc.
* Frequently performs tasks that require sitting for extended periods of time.
* Occasionally performs tasks that require standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
Mental Demands:
* Constantly communicates, comprehends and responds to verbal statements and
instructions, both orally and in writing.
* Frequently learns new knowledge, skills, and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
* Frequently resolves problems, with conflicting priorities, in cognitively demanding situations.
Working Conditions:
* Constantly works long hours as required; works extended hours and is required to be on call and available on an emergency basis.
* Constantly works in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $187,500-$242,892, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:164723

Work Arrangement: Onsite Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law..