Role Summary/Purpose:This position will provide benefit strategies, policies and programs that align with Synchrony's objectives in a cost-effective manner. The position will report to the SVP Compensation & Benefits.
Essential Responsibilities:- Work closely with HR Business Partners and Senior Leaders to plan, direct, coordinate and communicate company-wide benefit programs including health and welfare, retirement, 401(k), and wellness plans.
- Recommend and implement innovative programs through internal analysis, modeling and interaction with consultants, insurance agents, brokers, and administrators.
- Oversee and manage appropriate vendor relationships both internal and external to the organization to ensure the function sufficiently supports the company now and in the future.
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 5 years' experience in employee benefits - in lieu of a degree, 9+ years of experience in employee benefits
- 3 years' experience in a leadership position within the benefits area of an organization
- Industry knowledge of and a proven track record of benefits planning, design and development
- In-depth knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting benefit plans
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work with employees and managers at all levels, including proven ability to influence senior leaders
- Proven ability to create and execute human resource strategies and plans in support of the business goals
- Strong business partnering/consulting skills
- High touch focus with employees, including the ability to deliver on employee communications needs for benefit plans
- Track record of effectively managing Health Care costs
- Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
Desired Characteristics:- Experience delivering benefit programs for both exempt and non-exempt employee populations
- Proven track record of integration efforts
- Leader in HR benefits best practices
- Exceptional project management experience
- Ability to effectively manage and motivate cross-functional team
Grade/Level: 12The salary range for this position is
110,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
Our Way of Working:We're proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.
*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.
Eligibility Requirements:- You must be 18 years or older
- You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
- You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
- New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Job Family Group:Human Resources
