Assistant Director, Benefits and Wellness

Reporting to the Director, Benefits and Wellness, the Assistant Director, Benefits and Wellness is a key member of the Human Resources team who will be responsible for managing  all aspects of benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability,  voluntary insurances, retirement plan, leave management, workers compensation, wellness initiatives while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. 

The Assistant Director, Benefits and Wellness has expert level knowledge of employee benefits programs.  The role is designed to be a strong support to the Director, Benefits and Wellness for the development and execution of a comprehensive employee benefits strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, values and objectives.  This role offers a tremendous opportunity to leverage your knowledge to drive innovation, foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and promote health and wellness. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage all aspects of benefit administration, including enrollment, vendor management, and employee communication
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding benefits options, resolving complex issues, and fostering a positive employee experience
• Assist in the management of the annual benefits open enrollment process, including communication, enrollment and data management
• Conduct regular audits of benefit plans and programs to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Generate comprehensive reports, metrics, and analysis to inform decision making and provide insight
• Be the point of contact internally for explaining benefits to employees and ensuring that issues are followed up and addressed
• Accountability for facilitating internal benefits communication to keep staff informed and updated on the organization's benefit programs
• Work collaboratively with Payroll, and Finance departments as needed to share relevant benefits information
• Stays informed about industry trends, best practices, emerging technologies, and regulations related to benefits
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of benefits programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field highly preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in benefits administration
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, FSA . WC, and DOL requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Outlook and Microsoft Teams, with advanced knowledge in Excel 
• Excellent written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and pivot as priorities change within a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience building and maintaining strong relationships
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, result-driven, outcome focused, exercises good judgment