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Job type full-time
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Opportunity awaits at altus group!
Reporting to the director, global rewards, the manager, benefits & wellness will manage and administer a variety of employee benefits programs to support the development, implementation and delivery of global reward initiatives that align with an evolving business strategy.
This position can be either a fully remote position, or can be a hybrid role (in-office/remote) at any of our offices across the us.
Responsibilities:
Benefits, retirement & savings and leave administration
Responsible for the overall administration and compliance of all benefit, wellbeing and pension programs, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, commuter, 401(k) and cobra
Partner with managers and employees to ensure program designs, communications and engagements are aligned
Research, analyze and recommend new benefit programs to remain competitive and manage costs related to benefit plans
Manage the annual open enrollment through communication strategies, materials and system upgrades
Serve as subject matter expert and lead day-to-day operations of a leave of absence and workers compensation programs in accordance with company policies and state/federal regulations
Develop and maintain relationships with all benefits consultants, brokers, and vendor partners
Manage benefit plan vendors and third-party providers to ensure optimal service delivery
Support identification and management of selection of vendors; assist with vendor negotiations and contract development
Build and maintain working relationships with internal management and hr coe’s to determine priorities, identify gaps and propose solutions
Support leaders in m&a with providing recommendations in impact analysis and plan merges
Wellbeing & recognition
Gathering data and information to determine what extra steps should be taken to enhance the success of the programs put in place
Works hand in hand with other business leaders to help prevent illness and disease while improving overall health
Presents regular updates and metrics on the progress of the population and how it has improved since the implementation of health programs
System support & data management, invoicing & reporting
Responsible for management of the systems and technology as it relates to benefits, working closely with internal stakeholders (payroll, hris, it, hrbps)
Responsible for the oversight of timely benefit payments to providers/vendors, monthly reconciliation of all benefit-related general ledger accounts, addressing discrepancies between amounts owed/paid by employees
Evaluates processes and procedures for continuous improvement, including automation
Ensure compliance with government regulations related to benefit programs and labor law through required compliance reporting
Qualifications
7 + years’ experience in benefits management, including strong knowledge of benefits, retirement & savings and wellness program development and implementation
Strong knowledge of us benefits and retirement legislation and compliance requirements
Experience leading regional benefit & retirement program management in north america a requirement; experience with emea and apac considered a strong asset
Experience with hris/hcm and payroll systems including adp workforce now and workday
Excellent analytical, problem solving and financial modeling ability, sound judgment, independent and creative thinking with an eye for detail and accuracy
Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively and influence senior leaders to implement recommendations
Demonstrated project management and change management skills, including cross functional projects and various stakeholders
Action and results-oriented, while able to maintain a broader business perspective
Demonstrated ability to build strong and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience with hris, payroll, and benefits vendor software
Working knowledge of local regulations, filing and compliance requirements related to benefits administration and policy
Advanced background in data manipulation using excel
Proven vendor management experience
Come realize your potential at altus group!
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