Senior Benefits and Wellness Manager

Consigli Construction•Boston, MA

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 help ensure benefits attract and retain team members while supporting compliance and effective cost management. The position partners with business and HR stakeholders on wellness initiatives, plan design, vendor administration, enrollment, communications, regulatory requirements, and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience in benefits and/or HR.
At least 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, 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 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.
Capacity to deal with ambiguity and strong project management skills.
Strong 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.
Excellent presentation skills.

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 administration of 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 and recommendations for senior management on plan design, drawing on industry experience, stakeholder feedback, and best practices.
Manage certain fiduciary obligations and delegations; research and evaluate ERISA benefit claims and participant inquiries; and assist with regulatory reporting and filings such as Forms 5500 and ACA filings.
Manage benefits vendors to help ensure plans are administered in accordance with 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 the costs and effectiveness of benefit programs and identify opportunities to contain or reduce costs.
Manage vendor relationships as the primary contact.