Director of Benefits

About the role

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and will oversee and manage the administration of leave of absence, insurance, and workers’ compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer current benefits programs and workers’ compensation
• Develop tactical and strategic benefit program compliance including:
  • Local, state, and national administrative procedures
  • Internal and external legal compliance form creation and maintenance
  • Internal, company-wide communication of processes both internally and with external vendors
• Recommend future plan offerings and plan design changes
• Perform financial analyses, cost estimates, and annual budget for benefits plans
• Manage relationships and processes with all outside vendors
• Demonstrate familiarity with federal, state, and local labor laws, medical and religious accommodations, FMLA, and minor labor laws on a national basis
• Manage internal processes for FMLA, LOA, ADA within federal and state guidelines on a national basis

Minimum Requirements

• Hold a current Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited School of Law, preferably in a related area of expertise
• Be admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and/or other states
• Be able to lead a human resources benefits team and facilitate internal communication and strategic thought leadership
• Possess superior written and oral communication skills
• Possess strong time and project management skills and experience
• Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills and communication skills across a wide range of computer software programs