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United Rentals · 6 hours ago

Benefits Director

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develops benefit strategy in partnership with our broker/vendors for our health, welfare, wellness, financial, recognition and paid time-off programs; analyze plans’ market competitiveness, financial performance, compliance and team member engagement, and devise a cohesive, holistic and comprehensive benefits strategy that delivers plans that are innovative, aligned with external market trends, cost competitive and meet the current and future needs for our valued team members.

Manages vendor review and selection and partnerships to ensure service level agreements and related performance requirements are achieved. Acts as relationship manager for each significant benefits vendor contract, ensuring all contractual provisions are complied with and all service level agreements, including employee satisfaction, are being met or exceeded. Conducts period/regular vendor performance reviews and ensures all near and longer-term operational requirements and goals are being met.

Uses financial data, vendor analysis and internal data analytics to monitor effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for changes, model cost impact and present recommendations. Leads carrier and benefits consultant periodic financial reviews and prepares annual functional budget for approval and oversee all benefits-related expenses and tracking/analysis to budget.

Develop effective benefits training and communications strategies, tools and processes to optimize perceived value, improve employee engagement and ensure regulatory compliance, and increase the value delivered to new and existing employees.

Drive health, wellness, safety and sustainability initiatives through program/incentive design and internal coordination with key stakeholders that engages our employees in fun and creative ways.

Build strong relationships with internal business partners and works cross-functionally with stakeholders (e.g., HR Business Partners, Compensation, HRIS, M&A, Finance, Accounting, HR Support Center, Legal, Sourcing, and Operations and Technology teams).

Ensure compliance with country-specific requirements such as COBRA, ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA and other regional, country, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Direct and supervise the work of the benefits team. Actively engage with team members to create and maintain a positive work environment that allows employees to perform at their best. Management of in-person and/or hybrid/remote team members.

Provide regular feedback on employee’s overall effectiveness in their individual and job performance and communicate/administer areas of improvement. Establish goals and objectives, conduct performance and compensation reviews.

Lead interviewing/hiring efforts, training, coaching and development of team.

Qualification

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Benefits strategy developmentVendor managementBudget managementCompliance knowledgeTeam managementData analyticsProject managementCertified Benefits ProfessionalMS Office proficiencyWorkday experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management or other related discipline

7 - 10 years of progressive HR benefits experience leading all aspects of US and Canada benefits strategy, design, administration, and compliance

A successful track record of working effectively in a large fast-growing organization

Experience assessing, selecting, and managing partners and vendors

Experience managing and executing a multi-million-dollar self-funded benefits budget

Comprehensive understanding of multi-state benefits compliance including knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125

Demonstrated management skills and experience in developing and growing talent

Ability to successfully manage vendors and develop strategic partnerships

Excellent business acumen, project management, presentation, and written communication skills

Skill in leading large benefits initiatives and the ability to apply expertise to support a fast-paced growing enterprise

Deep understanding of interdependencies in benefit program and systems design, as well as legal, financial and tax implications of benefits programs and decisions

Ability to translate data into impactful insights that drive solutions to complex problems across the organization

Solid decision making, problem solving, consulting, influencing, relational and partnering skills

Participates in professional networks and/or stays up to date on current research to ensure awareness of social, economic, and regulatory trends that may affect the business and future benefit strategies

High level of proficiency in MS Office products and exceptional analytic skills

May require long working days during the annual compensation process

Limited travel