HR Benefits Leader

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a highly motivated professional to join us as HR Benefits Leader and lead the HR Benefits team. You will plan, manage, and direct the functions and daily operations of the Benefits organization. This will include, development, analysis, and administration of the accounting and financial services associated with benefits programs and welfare benefit plans in compliance with applicable federal regulations. The team provides assistance with medical, dental, life, vision, HSA and FSA, and several other benefits programs. As the Benefits Leader, you will be part of a larger Human Resources team, including Consulting Services, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Culture & Experience, EEO, Talent Development, and HR Information Systems. The work week is a 9/80’s schedule with every other Friday off. This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources or related field with 10 or more years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.
For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
A broad understanding of benefits programs and concepts; ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems using precedents or policies.
Computer skills including proficiency with MS-Office software as well as excellent customer relations and communications skills.
Proven ability to work in a consultative manner as a team member in a collaborative environment.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, presentation, organization, decision-making, and planning skills are a key to success.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are a must.
Proven ability to meet the responsibilities of this position in a professional and ethical manner and possess the ability to maintain a consistent work schedule during core hours to meet the needs of staff.
Ability to work on multiple tasks in a limited amount of time in a fast-paced environment and the ability to set priorities appropriately to accomplish multiple tasks.
Position also requires input on short and long-range goals to create plans for benefit plan design and implementation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC)
Experience in benefits administration is preferred or Human Resources or related field.
Experience with Oracle HCM software, PeopleSoft, or other HRIS experience is a plus.
Certifications from human resources professional organizations, e.g., Society for Human Resource Management and World at Work, Certified Benefits Professional (CPB).

Responsibilities

Provides leadership in assessing participant needs, SRNL’s competitive environment, and available SRNL capabilities to ensure that appropriate benefits design decisions are made and carried out.
Evaluates trends and prepares cost analysis as a basis for recommendation of changes to benefits programs, designs, operations, costs and strategies.
Communicates project status to stakeholders and management, maintaining open communication lines throughout all phases of design and implementation.
Maintains benefit plan compliance with applicable federal regulations including but not limited to annual reporting, COBRA, determination letter filings, HIPAA, QDROs, participant disclosures, IRS qualification requirements and nondiscrimination rules.
Maintains effective relationships through communications with management and vendors
Responsible for the accounting and finance of the employee benefit plans, including rate determination, allocation of costs to components, reconciliations of eligibility and employee contributions, benefit computations, coordinating external auditors and benefits financial reporting and plan financials.
Coordinates data and reviews actuarial valuations for accuracy and compliance.
Manages the maintenance of records in accordance with plan rules and ERISA, including legal documents, contracts, insurance policies, QDROs, etc.
Liaison, including negotiation of rates, determining assumptions, etc., with consultants, actuaries, trustees, third party administrators, record keepers, insurance companies.
Serves as a voting member on the Savings and Pension Committee on behalf of SRNL