Senior Benefits and Wellness Manager

Consigli Construction•Bellingham, MA

8h•$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 partners with the business and senior HR team to develop benefit and wellness initiatives, administer plan offerings, oversee vendors, support fiduciary and regulatory obligations, and lead annual enrollment and employee communications. This is a hybrid/in-office role requiring four days onsite in Milford, Massachusetts, and five days in the office during the first 90 days.

Requirements

At least 8 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, employee benefits regulations, healthcare reform, wellness initiatives, and marketplace trends.
Proven ability to manage external vendors, including an understanding of performance guarantees, contracting, and the RFP process.
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.
Ability to maintain 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 activities for 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 recommendations to senior management for plan design.
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 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 relationships as the primary contact.