Summary
The P&B leader is responsible for the administration and strategic analysis of all benefit, 401(k) and leave programs. In addition, the role will lead the HR systems and Payroll functions.
The Role
- Support the administration of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, supplemental/voluntary and 401(k)
- Administers the leave of absence program to include but not limited to short-term and long-term disability, FMLA leaves, and the Company's paid and unpaid leave programs
- In cooperation with the internal communication team, creates benefit communication materials including presentations and information packages, to keep employees and management informed on benefits information and changes
- Analyzes benefits policies, government regulations, and market trends rates to offer suggestions towards a competitive benefit plan
- Coordinates wellness events and programs
- Participates in annual compliance and audit activities as needed
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all laws, regulations and practices affecting employee benefits programs and ensures that the Company's benefit programs are compliant
- Identifies, researches, analyzes and resolves benefits enrollment and vendor issue.
- Performs nondiscrimination and other regulatory testing, if needed
- Reviews, interprets, and maintains the legal benefit plan documents to ensure plan compliance with current IRS/DOL regulations
- Manages the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs
- Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommends changes that are cost-effective and consistent with the compensation trends and corporate objectives
- Provides advice to corporate staff on pay decisions, policy interpretation and job evaluations
- Lead all efforts around payroll processes, procedures, and audits
- Direct and manage the Payroll Administrators
Key Functional Responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative issues impacting Benefits (COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, HSA, USERRA, etc.). Should be able to provide guidelines to employees, managers, and directors
- Knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation
- Must be familiar with all aspects of plan administration including required testing, Form 5500 preparation, and plan design, and regulations related to the retirement plan
- Strong HR systems acumen
Requirements/Qualifications
- 7 to 10 years' experience working in Payroll and Benefits and/or Human Resources; in a manufacturing environment plus
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and/or equivalent work experience
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, metrics-driven environment
- Flexible; team player; self-starter; self-motivated
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task