We are currently looking for a Senior Benefits Specialist to lead and manage complex projects, including annual Open Enrollment, 401(k) compliance testing, annual retirement plan, and retiree health plan audits, and advances the organization's employee benefits programs. You will oversee program administration, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices.
The Senior Benefits Specialist conducts data analysis and reporting to drive data-driven decision-making and program improvements. You will provide expert guidance to employees, deliver training sessions, and foster effective communication. Additionally, you mentor and support a team, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to strategic initiatives for employee wellbeing and engagement.
What You'll Do
Benefits Program Management: Lead complex projects, with a preferred focus on Retirement Plan administration, and support Open Enrollment alongside our external Benefits Administrator and internal teams to deliver on time. Develop and administer benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement, retiree health, time off, disability, and leave of absence.
Benefits Program Strategy and Development: Shape benefits strategy in alignment with business objectives. Analyze market trends, benchmarks, and employee feedback to enhance programs, optimize costs, and drive innovation that boosts engagement and helps attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Program Administration: Oversee day-to-day benefits operations, including enrollment, eligibility, claims, and vendor coordination, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Apply industry best practices to continuously improve administration.
Compliance and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with benefits laws and regulations, including HIPAA, ERISA, the SECURE Act, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA, and proactively address legislative changes and gaps. Partner with legal and compliance teams on documentation, audits, and regulatory inquiries. Maintain SOPs and controls so benefit plans are administered in HRIS systems in line with company policies, plan documents, and vendor contracts.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Use benefits data, HRIS systems, and analytical tools to analyze trends, metrics, and utilization. Deliver reports and insights that drive decisions, program evaluation, cost savings, and a better employee experience.
Employee Support and Communication: Serve as the benefits subject matter expert in Retirement and Retiree Health benefits, resolving complex employee inquiries and issues. Develop and deliver training, workshops, and communications that build awareness and utilization of benefits programs.
Mentorship and Team Leadership: Mentor and develop junior team members, sharing expertise and best practices to build a collaborative, high-performing team. Support complex cases and problem-solving to ensure exceptional service to employees.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Leadership: Partner with HR teams, including compensation, talent acquisition, and HR business partners, to align benefits with HR strategy. Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that improve employee experience and promote wellbeing and advise senior leadership on benefits matters.
To be successful in this role, you will bring proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems, strong analytical and project management skills, and close attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will help you collaborate across functions and support a positive employee experience. You will be adaptable, manage competing priorities efficiently, and stay current on industry trends and best practices, with a commitment to employee wellbeing.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree and eight years of directly related experience, or a equivalent combination of education and experience, with a bachelor's level degree being equivalent to 6 years of directly related experience.
- Strong working knowledge of retirement and retiree health benefits plans, FMLA, absence and disability management, regulations governing these plans, general accounting, business practices, and benefits communication.
- Strong experience in benefits program management and administration, including program development and implementation.
- In-depth knowledge of benefits compliance and regulations, including HIPAA, ERISA, SECURE, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Professional certifications and knowledge of data privacy regulations are a plus.
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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range
$110,000.00-$140,000.00
