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Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: at legal & general america, we give our best every day to protect the financial security of families and businesses, in an environment where work-life balance is possible, and inclusion is the normOur associates’ passion and dedication, as well as our career development opportunities, outstanding benefits, and community support contribute to our exceptional workplace culture!
Legal & general america believes diversity makes us betterFor us, it is not just about being an equal opportunity employer, which we are proud to beIt is about inviting different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to our work; and making conscious efforts to reach out to candidates who can bring different ideas and perspectives to what we do and create together.
So we invite passionate people, committed to excellence, to join our teamWe welcome applicants of all races, religions, colors, national origins or places of birth, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, and abilitiesWe welcome those who have served our countryWe invite you to make our team richer and betterVisit our careers page here to learn more about us and why we’ve been a certified great place to work for the past six years in a row!
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Why we need you!*
As the human resources benefits administrator and business partner at lga you will be responsible for the management of all benefits and wellness programs for associates while serving a key small business unit to align business objectives with employees and managementThis role is a hybrid with the majority of the focus on benefits and wellness administration for one thousand associates; predominantly located in md, ct, il and the remaining remote associates.
Responsibilities: from the benefits administration side, your daily to do’s may encompass:
You will be managing benefit renewals, open enrollment, cobra and ongoing activities relating to health and other employee benefits plans.
You will be managing retirement and other benefit vendors to ensure efficient operation of the company’s plans.
You will be ensuring appropriate payroll deductions for all benefit plansWork with the payroll team so they may accurately process withholdings, contributions, loans, payments, etc.
Ensuring all plan documents, section 125 compliance, legal notices and other plan information are up-to-date and available to eligible participants.
Responding to and resolving employee and plan-related issues.
You are processing and distributing reports as required, e.g., annual funding notice, summary of benefit plans, etc.
You will be performing dayforce (hris) administration responsibilities including, but not limited to: evaluating, testing and implementing changes due to system upgrades; researching and resolving problems or process flaws; and performing scheduled activities relating to areas of responsibility such as: benefit file feed creation and maintenance.
You are also managing vendor framework for assigned vendors including those for social and charity initiatives.
You are also doing the fun things, like planning and conducting seasonal wellness and associate engagement functions.
Lastly, in the benefits space, we are relying upon you to look for ways we can improve.
As the business partner, your work may encompass:
As the partner to the team, you will be providing a customer and candidate centric approach, supporting the assigned client group’s leadership team on strategic issues for the departmentThis includes ensuring the right talent is in place to meet business objectives, assisting with job design and maximizing organization structures for efficient workflows, consulting on reward/pay for talent retention, and working to strengthen employee engagement in the group.
You are attending client group senior leadership staff meetings (minimally once per month) to ensure thorough understanding of department issues/concerns and provide appropriate hr guidance where neededYou are the hr sme (subject matter expert) providing service delivery excellence to the client group and when applicable, resolving problems.
You will be evaluating current applicable programs and anticipate our team’s needs based on client feedback and recommending changes to procedures or process to enhance the client’s (our associates) experience.
You are collaborating with colleagues to develop new programs, policies or solutions.
You will be responding to inquiries from employees and managersProviding information and interpretation of company policies, benefits, and other hr related matters as well as addressing specific policy/procedural-related concerns and assist with resolutions.
You would assist in the development and update of hr manuals, information, systems while maintaining current documentation on areas of responsibility.
As the sme, you are reviewing new federal and state legislation for impact on business, processes, and proceduresYou may even need to analyze, detail and execute changes required for compliance.
At times, you may be asked to jump into the talent acquisition and talent management space for team assistance.
You are a valued member of lga; therefore, we look to you to recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to improve the associate experience.
Any job related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications: knowledge, skills & experience
A bachelor’s degree
Phr or comparable certification preferred
A minimum of 4 years’ human resources experience – benefit administration experience is required
Experience managing a benefit renewal, open enrollment, broker & vendor management and plan documentation is required
Working knowledge of an hris (dayforce preferred) as well as applicant tracking system
Requires a thorough knowledge of human resource law, practices and appropriate procedures in all areas of hr including employee relations, recruitment, compensation, training and benefits.
Exercises sound judgementRequires the analytical abilities and skills necessary to conduct and investigate complaints, disciplinary activities, determine problems, identify solutions, make recommendations, interact with labor counsel, etc.
Demonstrates excellence in customer relations and building partnerships at all levels within the organization.
Earns trust through driving resultsProven ability to handle highly confidential information in a professional manner.
Requires the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to deliver messages both professionally and positively, draft and administer policies, make effective presentations, conduct training sessions, etc., all in a clear and persuasive manner.
Ability to practice and maintain strict confidentiality on sensitive issues.
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates strong planning, organizational and problem solving skills.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and be extremely flexible when managing workload.
Proficient in microsoft office software such as word, excel and powerpointAbility to learn and navigate through hris systems.
This role is to be filled outside the state of colorado.
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About you*
We’re looking for exceptional, driven, strategically focused person who have a want and desire to impact the company and protect familiesYou will be deeply invested in our mission as well as legal & general america’s growth.
What’s in it for you?
We’ll offer you a competitive salary – based on your experience and geographic locationYour benefits will include health, life, and dental insurance, 401k with company match up to 6% as well as a pension package, time off, and wellness initiatives throughout the year (we like doing fun stuff!)
We’re big on professional development and we’ll support and mentor you in your career progression and expect you to help us develop future world-class professionalsWe believe in teamwork, collaboration and knowledge sharing as our fundamental ways of working.
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The working environment: *
You will be working from our office in urbana with the option to work remotely (40%)We have a great routine that enables us to collaborate while also getting lots of work done without distractions.
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Location: 3275 bennett creek ave, frederick, md 21704
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
