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Director - Benefits Administration

Job Title:
Director - Benefits Administration

Location:
Upper Marlboro, MD, US

Organization Name:
Benefits Administration Services

Department Description:

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director will be responsible for directing, performing and planning daily operations of group benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, prescription, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, 403(b) and 457(b) plan and retirement plan), executive level supervision for processing system-wide benefits, transaction and costing analysis and reconciliation of benefits, and financial management and compliance reporting.

Brief Description:

This is an Executive Grade 4 Position

Salary Range: $115,321 - $192,212

CLOSING DATE: August 19, 2019

Detailed Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Provides strong managerial, technical, and interpersonal leadership, guidance, direction, training, and support to staff;
  • Develops, recommends and implements standard operating procedures (SOP's) for all benefit functions and operations ensuring proper documentation exists to support benefit changes;
  • Prepares, controls and distributes employer and employee federal and state tax reports and returns;
  • Provides accurate job and deduction information to ensure correct payroll data for all benefits services;
  • Advises managers and employees on state and federal benefit regulations, benefit policies and procedures and benefit programs;
  • Administers employee health and wellness benefit plans, works with insurance brokers and TPAs (benefits administrator and plan carriers); responsible for the overall relationship with vendors, brokers and/or consultants;
  • Researches employee benefit, health and safety practices and recommends changes or modifications to existing policies;
  • Manages, plans, develops, implements, administers and communicates benefit programs, including health and welfare and retirement (defined benefit and defined contribution) benefit plans;
  • Manages the overall benefit plan renewal process and annual benefit plan, budgeting in close partnership with Finance and Budget Management Services;
  • Reviews, edits and negotiates vendor contract agreement language, terms and performance guarantees, involving internal and/or external legal counsel as appropriate;
  • Creates and executes written project plans that identify scope, deliverables, tasks, accountabilities and due dates required to ensure successful project completion;
  • Anticipates changes and needs of the marketplace, company and employees to ensure the benefit program remains competitive and financially sustainable;
  • Researches legislative requirements and ensures compliance of the various employee benefit plans and programs;
  • Oversees internal and external audits and ensures internal compliance standards are met;
  • Envisions, conceptualizes and formulates action plans for process improvements, service delivery enhancements and cost savings measures;
  • Provides guidance, advice, analysis and training of Human Resources professionals with respect to applicable benefit plans;
  • Serves as a subject matter expert and provides consultation regarding complex benefit issues;
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization's policies and applicable laws, which include conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, staff development, staff supervision, performance evaluation, complaint resolution and problem solving;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


  • Job Requirements:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Thorough knowledge of benefit laws and regulations in the state of Maryland, including local and federal governments;
  • Knowledge of information management systems and their application to benefit operations;
  • Ability to review, examine, analyze, and interpret benefit and accounting documents and records;
  • Strong working knowledge of benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other governing regulations;
  • Strong analytical competence, including modeling and scenario planning;
  • Ability to develop project plans and lead and/or act in key role on strategic projects and initiatives;
  • Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, rapidly changing environment;
  • Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships with both internal and external vendors, brokers/consultants, and customers;
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, set priorities, organize, implement and administer effectively in all areas of accountability;
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with leaders and employees at all levels across the organization while maintaining confidentiality of all employee data;
  • Previous experience in an automated benefits environment with prior knowledge of HRMS;
  • Ability to recognize, initiate and implement system changes;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system officials and employees; and
  • Strong and effective oral and written communications skills.

  • EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in business management, human resources or a related field required; Master's Degree preferred. Seven (7) years of experience in a benefit leadership position including supervision of a professional benefits staff, as well as managing and supervising a large computerized benefit system in government or the private sector; experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required, preferably Oracle HRMS.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Oversees and provides guidance and direction to the unit staff.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    Minimal travel maybe required.

    Additional Details:

    Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

    Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

    How To Apply:

    To submit an application online select apply.

    Please provide three (3) current professional references on resume.

    Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the HR Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.

    Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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