Director, Employee Benefits

Remote in the U.S.

About the role

This position will report directly to the Chief People Officer and is responsible for directing established organization benefit programs such as life insurance, health and accident insurance, property and casualty insurance, retirement programs, savings plans, and maintaining records necessary for benefit implementation. The Director, Employee Benefits develops and recommends new and improved policies and plans related to employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and direct implementation and administration of employee benefits such as self-funded health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, workers' compensation, employee assistance, retirement, and other plans.
• Prepare and communicate information to employees and former employees about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures.
• Analyze and evaluate services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs that best meet the organization's needs.
• Direct the contract and plan design with benefit providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Manage all aspects of the employee benefit Open Enrollment process.
• Recommend benefit plan changes to management.
• Advise employees of changes in benefit programs.
• Prepare and submit government-mandated reports.
• Audit benefit plans for compliance with government regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of and analyze US government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations.
• Analyze benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors as related to self-funded benefit programs.
• Manage experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors as related to property and casualty insurance.
• Develop, recommend, and audit budget allocations for employee benefits.
• Manage leaves of absence requests.
• Serve as primary liaison to benefit and insurance brokers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 7-10 years related experience (3-5 of those years working at an insurance broker, highly preferred).
• Solid understanding and experience working with self-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of property and casualty insurance coverage.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with human resource information systems.
• Excellent knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with fully paid primary premiums for health, dental, basic life, and disability insurance.
• Contributions to team members' HSA accounts and 403(b) retirement plan (matched up to 5%).
• One-time HSA contribution for new hires.
• Generous time off plan including vacation, sick time, and organization holidays (closed between Christmas and New Year's each year).

Pay

$125,000 - $145,000 per year depending on education, experience, and skill level.

About Waterford.org

Waterford.org provides PreK through 2nd grade reading, math, and science programs that children can use wherever they learn. Our programs help children reach critical milestones by 3rd grade, laying the foundation for their future success. Waterford.org serves over 200,000 children across 42 states every year. Team members are located across the United States and primarily work from home.