Director of Benefits - Indianapolis, United States - Pedagog Recruiting & Careers

    Pedagog Recruiting & Careers
    Pedagog Recruiting & Careers Indianapolis, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    One of our BEST clients with an established brand is looking for an outstanding Benefits Director

    Compensation

    • Base up to $130k

    Overview

    The Benefits Director plays a vital role in ensuring the company provides a best-in-class benefits delivery experience to their team members. The Benefits leader is responsible for planning, implementing and administering the companys benefits in full compliance with, and accordance with: company policy, the provisions of the plan documents, HIPAA, ERISA, COBRA and other entities. The Benefits leader will ensure programs meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost-effective. This role develops benefits communication and counsels employees on benefits-related issues. You will work closely on significant benefit matters with the leadership team to establish and develop best practices within the organization.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Ensure all compliance requirements are met
    • Explain, interpret, and answer complex questions regarding medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending plans, wellness program, health savings program, COBRA, HRIS, workers compensation, and FMLA to employees
    • Recommend benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements and trends and developments in benefits offered by other organizations
    • Operate as the main contact with third party administrators, carriers, vendors, brokers, and providers
    • Review and maintain all benefit documents (Summary Plan Description, Plan Documents, Summary of Benefits and Coverage, etc.)
    • Design and lead the annual Open Enrollment process, including needed changes/updates in the HRIS system
    • Responsible for accurate communication of benefits data to vendors
    • Investigate and analyze complex claims and enrollment issues
    • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple formats to individual and firmwide audiences
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
    • Responsible for complying with all related state and federal laws and regulations, and firm policies and procedures applicable to the position

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors degree in Human Resources or other related fields
    • 5 years or more of experience in a similar role
    • Experience, knowledge, and training in benefits administration, and related state and federal laws and regulations