Director of Benefits
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OverviewReporting to the Chief HR Officer, the Director of Benefits sits on the HR Leadership Team and is responsible for ensuring the organization is fostering a culture of whole employee wellbeing throughout Konica Minolta Business Solutions in the US. The Director of Benefits will develop, implement and administer KMBS' benefits programs, policies, and procedures and ensure programs meet business and employee needs, are compliant with all fiduciary requirements, and are in line with market best practices and trends.ResponsibilitiesDesigns, evaluates and executes on tailored benefit strategies to promote equitable and competitive employee programs and policies. Manages and develops a team of benefits professionals to implement and activate benefits programs across the diverse KM employee base.Leads a group of outsourced benefits administration providers to ensure a world class employee experience.Financial oversight of approximately $100M in benefits program expenses.Plan Administrator for the Konica Minolta 401(k) Plan with significant assets. Directs the annual plan audit and filing of Form 5500 in accordance with all applicable regulations.Member of the governance committees with fiduciary responsibility for all plans.Assesses vendor relationships and partners with procurement, our benefits brokers, and investment consultants to maximize offerings and negotiate covered services and costs with carriers.Oversees annual benefits open enrollment process including project planning, participant communication, benefit system administration, and continuous improvement. Ensures plan compliance with Federal and State laws, including, but not limited to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Utilizes data on industry standards/practices to communicate impactful insights on the positioning of KMBS' benefit programs.Partners with Finance, DEI and other departments to meet shared goals.Collaborates with Canada HR on programs of mutual benefit and interest.Enhances operations with continuous improvement.Participates in due diligence and integration of acquisitions, as needed. QualificationsStrong interpersonal skills and team skills, ability to communicate well with individuals, and in group settings, ability to communicate with diverse population and people from various backgrounds in a consultative mannerStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to make presentations to various groupsAttention to detail with strong mathematical and financial acumen with an understanding of how benefit plans impact the bottom line.Highly analytical with critical evaluation and problem-solving skillsAbility to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolutionStrong decision-making skills and ability to use professional judgmentStrong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlinesDemonstrates flexibility and adaptability in performing work dutiesHighly organized and ability to balance multiple assignments of competing priorities while managing to meet forecasted target datesStrategic thinker who can connect the dots and ask the right questionsExperience, Educational Requirements and CertificationsBachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred Experience leading and motivating othersStrong understanding of fiduciary requirements and obligations12+ years of broad benefits experience with progressive responsibilityCertified Benefits Professionals (CBP) preferred#LI-MD1About UsKonica Minolta's journey started 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. We innovate for the good of society and the world. The same purpose that kept us moving then, keeps us moving now. Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is reshaping and revolutionizing the workplace to achieve true connectivity through the Intelligent Connected Workplace. The company guides and supports its clients' digital transformation through its expansive office technology portfolio, including IT Services (All Covered), intelligent information management, managed print services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been included on CRN's MSP 500 list nine times and The World Technology Awards named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for sixteen consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2021 America's Best-in-State employers list. The company received Keypoint Intelligence's BLI 2021 A3 Line of The Year Award and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Award for its bizhub i-Series. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for nine consecutive years and has spent six years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. Konica Minolta partners with its clients to give shape to ideas and works to bring value to our society. For more information, please visit us online and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter.EOE StatementKonica Minolta is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.