Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Kwx is an integrated home experience company that seamlessly unites the kw ecosystem to keep the agent at the center of the homeownership journeyAustin, texas-based kwx is the holding company of keller williams realty, the world’s largest real estate technology franchise by agent countWith more than 1,070 offices and 190,000 associates worldwide, keller williams is also no1 in units and sales volume in the united states.
In 2020, keller williams initially began the formation of kwx, composed of keller williams, keller williams worldwide, keller offers and keller home financial services, consisting of keller mortgage and keller covered.
Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven and education-based culture that rewards agents as stakeholdersFor more information, visit kwx.kw.com.
What you`ll do: the wellness and benefits manager is responsible for managing all benefits and wellness programs for team membersThe manager will ensure that healthcare resources are allocated to support the most critical business initiatives and will engage in significant relationships with leaders, stakeholders, and vendors.
Keller williams core values responsibility every member of the keller williams leadership team is responsible for leading and modeling diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices in the workplace relative to hiring, promoting, paying, and managing peopleLeaders are expected to treat all people with civility, respect, and dignity and demonstrate the ten core values that form our belief system.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Benefit management
Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company`s benefits programs, including vacation, holiday, time off, sick pay, unemployment, retirement plans, disability, flexible spending, service awards, group health/medical/dental coverage, vendor management, wellness and health education initiatives, and life insurance.
Maintain metrics on benefit costs and trends and prepare recommendations for improvements and cost-saving measures.
Manage annual enrollment, renewal, and delivery of benefits.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; obtaining qualified opinions; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Negotiate coverage, services, and costs with carriers and brokers.
Support executive management decision-making by analyzing benefit options and predicting future costs.
Partner with hr business partners and legal to monitor compliance with benefits-related laws and regulations.
Responsible for overseeing the selection of vendors and negotiates plan coverage, services, and costs with carriers and brokers.
Ensures competitive and cost-effective benefits policies and practices.
Manages day-to-day benefits programs.
Design and deliver benefits solutions and policies in line with the firm`s human resources and business strategies.
Wellness management
Coordinate, administer, and provide employee-related health and wellness programs.
Work with hr business partners, management, and employees in administering and monitoring medical leaves of absence and return to work programs.
As applicable, worker`s compensation case management and tracking include medical records, individual employee health records, occupational health, and safety logs.
Assess internal client needs, track problem patterns, resolve team member questions or issues, implement, and support total health projects.
Manage vendor relationships and negotiates contracts.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor`s degree in business, hr, or related field experience
5 + years of experience in global benefits
Experience in a fast-paced technology or real-estate company
Strong project management and analytical skills
Ability to influence senior management and work across all levels of the organization
Effectively build relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations
Preferred qualifications
Benefits employee benefits specialist certification (cebs) – preferred
Society for human resource management (shrm) – preferred
Physical requirements
Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for extended periods:
Sitting
Keyboarding
Viewing computer monitor
Kwx is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employerKwx recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by applicable lawAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
