The Opportunity
The Benefits Manager is responsible for design, strategy, and administration of employee benefits. The position provides guidance and assistance to 500+ employees who are geographically disbursed throughout the USA in various Puig Beauty & Fashion business units under a shared service agreement. The position will identify inefficiencies and make recommendations related to process improvement and plan design.
What you\'ll get to do
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Director as necessary.
- Manage and administer employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance plans, retirement plans, leave programs and 401(k) distributions and rollovers.
- Maintain and administer the leave of absence process with third party FMLA / disability and workers compensation carriers and vendors
- Assist employees with benefit claim issues through communication with representatives at appropriate insurance providers
- Manage benefits broker and vendor relationship to ensure top-notch customer service is provided
Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to assess and review benefit programs to ensure compliance with regulations and that we offer a competitive package within the industry
Network with industry contacts, analyze external benchmarking, conduct market research and review latest servicesKeep abreast of external environment for emerging trends, regulatory and compliance changes, and best practicesParticipate in annual benefits renewal process; review all data and options to negotiate best rates and secure optimal plan designManage all aspects and roll-out of Annual Open EnrollmentDevelop benefit information, prepare benchmarking, and provide statistical and census data for internal reporting, actuaries, and insurance carriers.Review and reconcile monthly benefit vendor invoices, coding into SAP financial.Audit employee data management to ensure existing and new participants are properly set up within the systemOversee various audits including IRS, DOL, 401(k) plan, Workers Compensation, and any internal audit reviewsPrepare all government filings such as Form 5500, Summary Annual Reports, and Non-Discrimination testingAssist Director with annual compensation and budgeting.Owns the US wellness initiatives.Designs, coordinates, and implements monthly employee wellness initiatives, programs, seminars, and workshops
Event planning and logisticsManages annual wellness budgetHits employee engagement quotas and evaluates the success of programs and determine what improvements can be madeWe\'d love to meet you if you have
Bachelor’s degree required7+ years of relevant experienceExpert skills / experience using ADP Workforce Now; SAP experience preferred.Strong organization and computer skills, including MS OfficeSelf-starter with the ability to successfully work independentlyAbility to analyze, problem solve and clearly communicate to all levels of employees throughout the organizationAbility to maintain close attention to detail in work performed and meet deadlines with high level of accuracyKnowledge of plan provisions and IRS and ERISA requirementsSolid knowledge of New York and California Payroll / Benefits / Leave lawsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA reasonable estimate of the current salary is $100,000-$120,000 USD.
A few things you\'ll love about us
An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work cultureA range of learning and development opportunitiesAn international company with plenty of opportunities to growA competitive compensation & benefits package#J-18808-Ljbffr