Director, Benefits

This position is responsible for designing, evaluating, implementing, administering the companyemployee benefits programs, policies, processes and services for all employees. This positionwill also develop and implement a communications strategy, oversee benefit systems, guidancefor paid time off programs and compliance, manage the benefits team, lead benefitsanalytics/utilization and ROI, and provide leadership and project management for companywidebenefits projects/initiatives including open enrollment, union negotiations, M&A work, andACA compliance.

• Provide benefits expertise to design, evaluate, and implement benefit plans andvendors (health & welfare, retirement, wellness) for staff, union, and contractorpopulations, leading large initiatives such as openenrollment, compliance, M&A, andunion negotiations. Drive benefits analytics, utilization, chronic conditionmanagement, and vendor ROI, and make strategic recommendations for new benefitsand vendors to address high-cost conditions and improve employee engagement.
• Lead the benefits team by overseeing day-to-day administration, setting priorities andperformance expectations, developing team capabilities, reviewing work product, andensuring deadlines and employee issues are addressed timely. Partner with HROperations leadership to ensure effective benefits processes and clear employeecommunication.
• Provide leadership for wellness initiatives, integrating wellness into the overallbenefits and communications strategy. Oversee benefits communications to supportemployee engagement and the EVP, and partner with HR Operations to managebenefits processes for enrollment, termination, communications, and compliance.
• Provide guidance expertise and competitive assessment for our paid leave programsand policies.
• Oversee and manage benefits administration vendors, ensuring compliance andeffective execution, while partnering with brokers to develop vendor relationships andmonitor performance, reporting, and ROI.
• Oversee compliance with federal and state regulations governing benefits plans,including but not limited to DOL, ERISA, IRC, HIPAA, ACA, and required state filing.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of direct reports, set performance expectations and ensurehigh quality deliverables. Ability to build internal and external (vendor) collaborative workrelationships and work as part of a team.
• Significant expertise and knowledge in health and welfare plan and retirement plan design andadminstration. Superior problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Skilled in developing and deliveringpresentations to varying audiences including employee, peers and various levels ofmanagement.
• Ability to continually review and improve processes.
• Excellent ability to apply logical reasoningto data analysis and think through details.
• Ability to be self-directed and to handle large,concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability in MSOffice products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Intermediate knowledge of HRIS (SAP preferred).

Physical Requirements

Regularly required:

• Visual acuity (e.g., prepare/analyze data, transcribe documents, view a computer, read, inspect objects).
• Hearing.
• Talking.

Mental Requirements

Regularly required:

• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus over long periods of time.
• Often/Critically required:
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quickly, and loudly convey spoken instructions).
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Regularly required:

• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the Company's office or work site.
• Travel Requirements Up to 5% travel.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $146,480 to $219,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offer amounts may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 100 percent paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off, voluntary benefits, employee discount programs, and optional pet insurance.