Senior Benefits and Wellness Manager

Consigli Construction•Hopkinton, 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 compliance and effective cost management. The position calls for a confident benefits operations professional with experience in a dynamic, changeable environment. The role is hybrid/in-office, with four days onsite in Milford, Massachusetts required; five days in the office are required for the first 90 days.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Benefits and/or HR.
Minimum of 3 years of experience 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, health care reform, wellness initiatives, and marketplace trends.
Proven 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 demonstrate 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.
Professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong capacity to deal with ambiguity and strong project management skills.
Excellent mathematical skills and financial savvy.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and self-prioritize.
Motivation and drive.
Ability to work collaboratively 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 of plan 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 plan-design recommendations for senior management, informed by 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 vendors responsible for day-to-day benefits plan administration to 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 and Summary Plan Descriptions.
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 all vendor relations as the primary contact.