Senior Manager, Benefits, Wellness & Leave Administration

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The Senior Manager Benefits Wellness and Leave Administration is responsible for the strategic oversight operational excellence and continuous improvement of the Firms benefits wellness and leave programs providing both leadership oversight and individual contribution on all benefits wellness and leave programs policies and practices that enhance the team member experience and support organizational growth.

The Senior Manager Benefits Wellness and Leave Administration will lead a team of HR professionals who administer these programs within the Firm and will serve as a subject matter expert on the programs as well as the related regulatory compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of US benefits laws and regulations strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering the best possible benefits and leave experience for our team members.

The position is responsible for the vision analysis research communication and administration of strategic employee benefit wellness and leave programs and the processes associated with supporting these programs ensuring that these programs support the Firms growth strategy business objectives and talent acquisition and retention goals.

The Senior Manager Benefits Wellness & Leave Administration is also responsible for managing vendor relationships plan design and the systems and technology that support the benefit plans; providing expertise and insight to senior leadership on team member benefit programs; making recommendations for enhancements and/or changes to team member benefit packages based on cost team member preferences system capabilities and strategic direction of the Firm.

Withums brand is a reflection of our people our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live theWithum Way promoting personal and professional growth for all team members clients and surrounding communities.

How Youll Spend Your Time:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction for the design implementation administration and continuous improvement of all health group benefits wellness retirement leave and other firm perks/benefits programs ensuring alignment with the Firms growth strategy business objectives and talent acquisition/retention goals
• Overseeing the development enhancement and execution of comprehensive wellness and leave strategies including physical mental and financial well-being and ensure compliance with all federal state and local laws and regulations (e.g. FMLA ADA HIPAA COBRA ACA ERISA)
• Leading and developing the U.S. benefits team fostering a culture of operational excellence collaboration and professional growth setting clear goals providing coaching and ensuring accountability for high-quality service delivery
• Partnering with HR Talent and Finance functions to drive strategic improvements and ensure seamless integration of benefits and leave programs including during M&A activities
• Overseeing the administration of all U.S. benefits and leave programs including enrollment claims vendor management compliance policy development and execution
• Ensuring accurate management of leave data payments and balances; performing audits; analyzing program usage; and evaluating effectiveness from cost process and team member experience perspectives
• Maintaining quality assurance document procedures and implementing new administrative processes to achieve efficiency and accuracy
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers external vendors and consultants to ensure optimal benefit offerings service excellence cost-effectiveness and adherence to contracts and service levels
• Conducting research and collaborating with brokers to draft annual renewal change recommendations and monitor market trends best practices and benchmarking data
• Leading benefits communications and education initiatives ensuring team members and managers are well-informed and empowered to utilize benefits and wellness resources
• Managing communication efforts training and tools regarding benefit program offerings procedural changes and government-mandated disclosures
• Providing support and guidance to team members and managers on benefit and leave-related matters including handling complex issues investigations and complaints
• Preparing special reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trends; monitoring high-cost claims and problem areas; and ensuring accurate estimates forecasts and calculations for budget planning
• Overseeing the management and communication of the 401k plan and Executive Physical program
• Reviewing creating and updating Summary Plan Descriptions and applicable policies to ensure accuracy and compliance in plan documents and administrative processes

The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:

• Bachelors Degree with an HR or business emphasis
• Minimum of 7 years progressive experience in benefits administration including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefit Professional (CBP) is preferred
• Strong functional expertise in benefits program design and administration
• Experience working in a multi-state regulatory environment as it relates to benefits and leave laws
• In-depth knowledge of government regulations that apply to benefit programs (ERISA FMLA COBRA HIPAA ACA NY - HCRA)
• Strong knowledge of State leave laws
• Experience in leveraging technology for benefits administration
• Workday HCM/Benefits/Absence experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
• Experience interacting with brokers and vendors
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team provide guidance direction support and backup with all aspects of benefits and leave management
• Excellent communication analytical and project management skills
• Proven organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage complex projects multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Comfortable in group presentations and negotiations
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
• Strong customer service acumen
• Ability to work at both the high level and the low requiring you to think plan and direct but also to execute

The compensation for this position ranges from $155000 $165000. In addition to the base compensation Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role hiring location as well as the individuals skills experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits visit our website at PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry age sex (including pregnancy) genetic information marital status domestic partnership status familial status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status national origin disability or handicap veteran status weight height or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.