Summary
Kering is seeking an outstanding Senior Benefits Analyst for our organization and its luxury brands in the Americas region.This position will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective administration practices related to compliance (regulatory policy/plan terms etc. of the benefits programs. This position is accountable for the regulatory compliance of the programs implementing and coordinating tasks/projects with internal and external stakeholders. Employee benefits program as assigned include health and welfare plans retirement plans life insurance time off wellness programs and any other employee benefit plans offered.
This role is a key member of the Total Rewards CoE team and reports to the Director Total Rewards. The ideal candidate is well versed in marketplace benefit plan/program design and has demonstrated success in implementing and overseeing administration practices in accordance with policy/plan terms regulatory requirements etc.
Job Description
KERING Benefits Compliance Specialist
Job Family: Human Resources
Job Title: Senior Benefits Analyst
Location: Wayne NJ
A global Luxury group Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci Saint Laurent Bottega Veneta Balenciaga Alexander McQueen Brioni Boucheron Pomellato DoDo Qeelin as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beaut. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrows Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: Empowering Imagination.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
- Ensure company benefit plans and practices are in compliance with applicable rules & regulations. Responsible for all state and federal audits and filings. Coordinate with vendor to ensure timely reporting by self or vendor
- Stay informed about federal state and local laws regulations and industry trends impacting employee benefits.
- Conduct complex large scale data analysis. Primary contact for nondiscrimination testing for nonqualified plans and annual trueup reconciliation.
- Manage data in accordance with the companys record retention policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations.Maintain confidentiality of workrelated issues records and company information
- In collaboration with vendor develop and deliver benefit compliance training as appropriate.
- Coordinate and action administration steps which ensure compliance with policy/plan terms regulatory requirements etc.. Monitors ongoing adherence to standard operating procedures accordingly.
- Support the development and monitoring of U.S. group insurance plan expense compliance and governance process.
- Manage relationships with benefits brokers and vendors as relate to compliance topics.
- Partner effectively with internal stakeholders including Accounting Finance Operations Legal HR and other departments to perform role responsibilities.
- Support annual and adhoc projects with focus on ensuring plan/policy compliance including open enrollment
- Provide support to the Total Rewards team on key projects/activities such as open enrollment etc. as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE
- 7 years of experience in benefit administration and compliance.
- Bachelors degree in human resource management or related field.
- Demonstrate knowledge in benefits compliance reporting and administration.
- Sound knowledge of the Regulatory and Legislative imperatives and impacts related to benefits programs (Sec 125 ERISA 409A HIPAA etc..
- Versed in all applicable leave related laws and regulations including the complexities of disability leave short term disability long term disability FMLA military leave and mandated state/local/provincial leave processes in U.S./North America.
- Ability to work with large data. Strong analytical and sound business judgment.
- Experienced with vendorrelations and multistate employers preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and be selfmotivated as well as collaborate with various teams.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and ownership. Ability to meet deadline.
- Strong organizational project management and creative problemsolving skills.
- Proven strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel Outlook Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills with internal and external partners.
- Ability to be a team player and to foster a commitment to teamwork among other associates.
- The ability to handle all interactions with a high level of professionalism.
- Roll up your sleeves and get the job done attitude.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Kering Americas Inc.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority