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    Senior Manager, Corporate Benefits - New York, United States - 2019

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    Position Overview

    The Senior Manager, Corporate Benefits is part of the HR-Benefits Department, which has the responsibility of developing, negotiating, and customizing the health, welfare, and retirement programs for each of Bertelsmann's U.S. operating Companies within the United States, including Penguin Random House, BMG, Fremantle, Arvato and other holdings/groups, including new acquisitions.

    As Senior Manager, Corporate Benefits, you are the subject matter expert for the organization's health & welfare benefits administration and compliance by providing Bertelsmann's operating companies with expertise on complex employee benefits issues. Under the guidance of the Chief People Officer (CPO), the Senior Manager, Corporate Benefits would partner with the operating companies, vendors, and consultants on key projects, such as the implementation of new vendors. Additionally, the Senior Manager, Corporate Benefits provides excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders by providing analytical support and assistance with the onboarding of recently acquired operations.

    Role and Responsibilities

  • Manage the administration of U.S. health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, leaves of absence/disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits, and wellness benefits.
  • Manage a very complex, decentralized annual enrollment process for Bertelsmann's operating companies including coordination with our actuaries, internal decision-makers, communications consultants, vendors, and internal HRIS teams.
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required Federal and State government filings (e.g., 5500s, 720s, ACA Reporting) and ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, Section 125, Medicare, IRS, and DOL requirements
  • Analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and recommend appropriate changes to management
  • Manage implementation of new vendors and onboarding of acquired companies
  • Provide Human Resources/Benefits colleagues with guidance on escalated member issues by researching and advising on policies and procedures
  • Partner with CPO and vendors to prepare presentations and reports for distribution to senior management regarding program offerings, improvements, and effectiveness
  • Evaluate effectiveness of programs through the collection and analysis of data to make data-driven decisions regarding program improvement in order to meet employee needs
  • Draft communications for participant issues, benefits orientations, and open enrollment
  • Review and update Summary Plan Descriptions in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
  • Assist with vendor management, policy development and ad hoc projects
  • Ensure proper document retention in accordance with statutory and internal business practices
  • Manage financial reconciliation and invoicing process
  • Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
  • Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • 5 or more years of work experience managing Health & Welfare benefits plans; brokerage or consulting experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or related experience required; CEBS certification preferred
  • Must be organized and have excellent project management skills
  • Must be detail-oriented and be comfortable working on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation
  • Solid interpersonal skills and client service orientation with focus on high quality service to internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information across a large organization.
  • Must be flexible; have the ability to work independently or as a team player in a fast-paced and decentralized environment
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, and other Office applications
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans
  • Experience with leading and managing a benefits team preferred.
  • Bertelsmann, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

    Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. Its key geographical markets are Western Europe - especially Germany, France, Britain and Spain - as well as the United States. Bertelsmann's corporate divisions include RTL Group (television), Penguin Random House (books), Gruner + Jahr (magazines), Arvato (services), Bertelsmann Printing Group (print), Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments.

    Company: Bertelsmann, Inc.

    Country: United States of America

    State/Region: New York

    City: New York

    Postal Code: 10019

    Job ID: 270071

    Total Compensation range: $150, $180,000.00



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