Join an innovative healthcare provider seeking an adept professional to spearhead its compensation and benefits programs. You'll have the chance to elevate the company's employee experience by managing benefits, leave administration, and retirement plans across diverse states. Your role involves not only operational oversight but also strategic partnership with executives, staff, brokers, and service providers to maintain competitive, compliant, and cost-effective employee programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee a comprehensive benefits portfolio, including health, wellness, and voluntary benefits.
- Lead the strategic planning and execution of the annual benefits enrollment process, ensuring a seamless experience through effective communication and vendor negotiations.
- Collaborate closely with management and brokers to optimize benefit offerings and implement innovative improvements.
- Administer and enhance the company’s 401(k) program, ensuring compliance and top-tier participant engagement.
- Handle Form 5500 submissions and oversee retirement audits, maintaining stringent adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Advise on retirement strategy transitions, such as vendor changes, leveraging experience with recordkeeper migrations.
- Administer comprehensive leave policies and the ADA accommodation process, ensuring a supportive and compliant workplace.
- Develop clear, engaging educational materials to enhance employee understanding of complex benefit structures.
- Establish strong external partnerships with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators to optimize program delivery.
- Ensure alignment with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and other relevant statutes.
Ideal Candidate:
- Holds a Bachelor's degree with substantial experience (5+ years) in benefits or HR with leadership involvement.
- Proven track record in executing Open Enrollment and managing sophisticated benefit plans.
- Skilled in 401(k) administration, compliance, and transitions.
- Comprehensive understanding of leave laws and ADA requirements.
- Proficient with HRIS use and data analysis, adept at navigating sensitive matters with discretion.
This role offers an attractive salary between $100,000 and $120,000, a hybrid work model in Burr Ridge, IL, and a robust benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Further, an employer-matched 401(k), generous PTO/holidays, and the chance to influence a rapidly advancing company make this an opportunity for significant career impact.