Director of Employee Benefits

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

PURPOSE:The purpose of the Human Resources Division is to develop, implement and maintain policies and program services that ensure the successful recruitment, employment, retention and wellbeing of a diverse, well qualified workforce to support our program partners and employees. The purpose of the Benefits team is to develop, implement and maintain plans, programs and services to help promote and protect the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of employees and their dependents. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Jewish Board is seeking a collegial, innovative, solution-oriented Director of Benefits to join our HR team. In this role you will work in close partnership with internal HR staff and cross functional teams as well as external service providers to develop, launch, and administer programs to meet the complexities of a changing regulatory environment and to meet the dynamic needs of a rapidly growing employee base. The Director of Benefits is responsible for maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction by proactively identifying potential problems and quickly resolving issues. The ideal candidate is also an analytical thinker who enjoys working with data and knows what it takes to succeed in a high-growth, complex non-profit organization.

Requirements

Demonstrated interpersonal skills, working with people at all organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and work independently
Ability to handle and communicate sensitive information with tact and discretion
Strong business acumen and general HR/Benefits experience
Ability to stay on task in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, planning, and tracking skills
Ability to quickly build and maintain strong relationships
Ability to convey complex benefits concepts in straight-forward, caring, and non-corporate language
Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to follow through and get results
Minimum education level of a BA in a related discipline, advanced degree preferred
Extensive knowledge of the ACA regulations and self-insured products
5+ years’ experience in employee benefits administration
Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines is critical
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to make sound judgments regarding the implementation of routine operational issues
Advanced experience with spreadsheet packages; Excel preferred
Experience with HRIS systems required, Dayforce preferred
The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, computer graphic design programs, etc.
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

CEBS preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP also beneficial

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct annual open enrollments including new or changed benefits
Plan and implement benefits conversion; prepare management reports
Interface with brokers on plan changes, improvements, and to resolve any issues
Support and develop existing wellness programs and policies to build a positive and appealing company culture that will enhance employee engagement and support productivity.
Advise staff on Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) options and annual maximums
Prepare census information for renewals and new quotes
Develop benefit’s information content handouts booklets and forms
Maintains all benefit, leave, and workers compensation reporting required by law (i.e. ACA, OSHA, etc.); Ensures it is accurately completed and submitted on time per law and policy.
Enroll participants in retiree benefits
Provide information on retiree benefits to interested staff
Ensure that Accounts Payable has appropriate information to process Medicare Part B eligible reimbursements
Obtain annual update from pension benefit information on retirees
Maintain records, enrollment, and updates for executive benefits plans
Prepare annual FAS 106 valuation information
Oversee 5500 reporting
Educate staff members on pension benefits and contributions (union and non-union staff)
Distribute annual pension statements to participants
Manage interface with HR Business Partners regarding leave of absence process and exit COBRA processing
Establish key performance indicators to track the effectiveness of benefit programs including claims experience monitoring, employee satisfaction/engagement with benefits, compliance audit outcomes
Develop and implement a high touch communication and training programs on benefits and perks for all employees to promote understanding and effective utilization of programs.
Process payroll information: medical, dental, TDA, voluntary benefits, pension
Supervise Benefits team in the following areas: benefits enrollment, changes and terminations to plans, communication to staff on benefits changes
Respond to outreach regarding: benefits information, problems with carriers, and payroll corrections
Prepare Medicare match for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Review and approve billing for all benefits
Develop and produce self-bills for a variety of life and long-term disability plans
Stay abreast of benefit trends and Government legislation
Implement changes triggered by Government requirements
Present benefits information to new staff at scheduled orientation sessions