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    Senior Benefits Analyst - Riverwoods, United States - Wolters Kluwer

    Wolters Kluwer
    Wolters Kluwer Riverwoods, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    LOCATION:
    The work schedule for this full-time position is hybrid requiring attendance in the office 3-days per week. Office locations are Chicago IL, Philadelphia PA, or New York City NY. This are no remotely based options.


    OVERVIEW
    You will manage the design, administration, communications, and compliance of retirement plans in the Americas to ensure market competitiveness.

    You will stay up-to-date market and regulatory changes and make recommendations regarding retirement benefits design, compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure that Wolters Kluwer is viewed as an employer of choice by current and prospective employees.

    You will report to the Director, Benefits for the Americas.


    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Be a subject matter expert for defined contribution, defined benefit, and non-qualified plans. Provide guidance, support, and education on retirement plans to employees and peers

    Perform daily retirement plan administration activities, such as processing funding contributions, withdrawals, and other transactions

    Analyze and review benefit programs and recommend changes in design, pricing, financing, vendors to ensure programs are efficient, market alignment, compliant with regulatory requirements and aligned to the organization's strategic objectives

    Work to resolve complex issues with vendors and internal teams such as HRIS, finance, compensation, legal, and payroll

    Analyze current programs and recommends potential changes, contributing to retirement plan strategy updates and plan design.

    Ensure programs are administered correctly based on plan documents, summary plan descriptions and plan provisions

    Work with consultants and legal counsel to review and implement plan amendments and make appropriate changes to plan documents

    Lead annual enrollment processes such as Canada RRSP enrollment and NQDC enrollment

    Engage in vendor management to ensure SLAs are met, optimal customer service is provided, and integrations are working

    Build timely reporting and filings such as Form 5500s, Pension filings and Summary Annual reports

    Identify, develop, and improve retirement reporting and analytics

    Lead benefits communications to ensure employee understanding and appreciation of benefit programs; build communications in collaboration with HR Communications, HR Service Delivery, and external communication partners

    Develop and manage content for executive presentations, departmental presentations, HR and employee webinars

    Partner with HRIS and vendors to conduct system assessments to improve efficiency, makes recommendations, and complete user acceptance testing

    Provide support to the North America Benefits Team with health and welfare benefits projects

    As part of the Global Benefits Center of Excellence, contribute to the global well-being program, championing financial well-being

    Perform benefits due diligence in acquisitions and mergers


    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:
    Bachelor's degree, preferably in HR, Finance, or Business; or equivalent experience

    Experience:


    7+ years of progressive Corporate Benefits or Benefits consulting experience required with a strong background in design, development, financing, and delivery of U.S.

    retirement programs for large, multinational corporations; some experience managing plans across the Americas region and/or retirement plans is preferred

    2+ years of experience in health and welfare benefits administration.

    Alignment with internal partners, particularly HR, Finance, and Legal colleagues to ensure retirement plans are understood and appropriately managed

    Proficiency in retirement plan compliance and reporting requirements, including ERISA, IRS, and DOL regulations

    Experience working in a global shared services environment with effective strategies to reinforce a shared services engagement model as a leader in a Center of Expertise

    Other Skills

    Structure and analyze data, develop insights, and formulate an aligned approach and plan

    Knowledge of government regulations and requirements (e.g., filing and compliance requirements) with established network of resources to remain current on market changes

    Expertise in retirement plans; exposure to health & welfare plans a plus

    Management of multiple priorities and work streams

    Analytical problem-solving skills

    Navigation in a global, matrixed work environment

    Maintain confidentiality.

    Work with common office software programs


    TRAVEL:
    < 10% annually

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    Compensation:
    Target salary range CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA: $93,400-$130,600

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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