Senior Benefits and Wellness Manager

Consigli Construction•Hopedale, MA

6d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Benefits and Wellness Manager is responsible for the strategy, design, administration, and compliance of Consigli’s benefit programs. The role manages program development and execution to provide benefits that attract and retain team members while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective cost management. The position partners with business and senior HR stakeholders on wellness initiatives, benefit-plan design, annual program planning, vendor management, regulatory obligations, and employee communications. The role is hybrid/in office, requiring four days onsite in Milford, Massachusetts, and five days in office during the first 90 days.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience in Benefits and/or HR, including at least 3 years managing a benefits function or working for a benefits consulting firm or benefits outsourcing company.
Knowledge of employee health and insurance, retirement benefits design, the employee benefits regulatory environment, healthcare reform, wellness initiatives, and marketplace trends.
Demonstrated ability to manage external vendors, including understanding performance guarantees and contracting processes such as RFPs.
Ability to design, communicate, measure, and monitor benefits and wellness programs effectively.
Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive and confidential situations.
Ability to resolve escalated benefits issues and maintain an inquisitive mindset.
Ability to review, update, and interpret Summary Plan Descriptions and other legally required plans and documents.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Capacity to handle ambiguity and strong project management skills.
Strong mathematical skills and financial savvy.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and self-prioritize.
Motivated and driven, with the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Partner in developing and implementing health and welfare initiatives with the business to build a culture of wellness, encourage healthy behaviors, and optimize healthcare costs.
Manage day-to-day activities for benefit offerings, including medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
Work with the Senior HR Team to develop the annual benefits program package, including recommendations to senior management on plan design, based on industry experience, stakeholder feedback, and best practices.
Manage certain fiduciary obligations and delegations; research, evaluate, and draft responses to ERISA benefit claims and participant inquiries on behalf of plan fiduciaries; and assist with regulatory reporting and filings such as Forms 5500 and ACA filings.
Manage benefit-plan administration vendors to help ensure plans are administered according to plan documents and applicable laws, including ERISA and IRS requirements.
Partner with the third-party enrollment provider to update the online platform for the new plan year and conduct system testing.
Lead annual open enrollment, including developing communications and ensuring renewal changes are reflected in enrollment materials, Summary Plan Descriptions, and related materials.
Create and distribute employee benefits communications during and outside of open enrollment.
Monitor benefit-program costs and effectiveness and identify opportunities to contain or reduce costs.
Manage vendor relationships as the primary contact.