Business Administration, City Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Health Plan, Human Resources, Insurance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Multitasking, People Management, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Retirement Plan, Strategic Planning, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
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Starting Salary: $70,306-$73,547 (depending on experience)
About this Position
The City is seeking an experienced Benefits Compliance Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of its self-funded employee benefits programs, regulatory compliance, and long-term benefits administration.
The Benefits Compliance Manager directs all aspects of benefits planning and execution. They manage finances for a self-funded health plan, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee vendors/consultants, and develop long-term benefits strategies. They also are the primary point of contact for benefits for the City of Edmond.
This is a supervisory position.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of management experience
People and/or project management
Valid Oklahoma Drivers License and a driving record acceptable to the Citys insurance carrier
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the City's comprehensive employee benefits programs
- Oversee all benefits administration operations
- Oversee the finances of the City's self‑funded health plan and other benefits programs
- Lead vendor evaluations and contract negotiations
- Lead competitive procurement processes (RFPs) for benefits-related services
- Communicate, de-escalate, and resolve sensitive and high-impact matters
- Ensure full compliance with leave‑of‑absence programs (FMLA, disability claims, City policy leave, etc.)
- Support the governance and administration of the City's defined benefit pension plan
- Develop and execute a benefits strategy plan
- Lead annual open enrollment strategy and execution
- Research, develop, interpret, and assist with administering HR policies and procedures
- Supervise one employee in the department
Necessary Skills
- Proven experience managing multiple complex projects and priorities
- Ability to learn/adapt to HR technologies, systems, and software
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement plans
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- A tangible impact to the Human Resources Department and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.