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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP · 1 day ago

Benefits Program Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $157K/yr

7+ years exp

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Benefits Program Manager to join their team. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits programs while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of comprehensive benefits programs, including health insurance, healthcare initiatives, retirement plans, life insurance, voluntary benefits, etc

Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure our benefits offerings remain competitive and meet the needs of our workforce across all offices

Collaborate with other Benefits leaders and Talent Management groups to align benefits strategies with organizational goals and priorities

Conduct a gap analysis of benefit needs across the organization and assess the viability of any proposed benefit plan changes

Oversee the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollment, eligibility verification and vendor management

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as ERISA, HIPAA, and ACA by staying informed of legislative changes and coordinating with legal and compliance teams

Partner with HRIS and Payroll teams to optimize benefits administration processes and enhance data accuracy and reporting capabilities

Optimize HRIS capabilities to automate benefits administrative functions and make mobile accessible, where feasible

Partner with Benefits Administrator and Benefits Analyst on the development and implementation of communication strategies to programs to educate employees about their benefits options, enrollment periods, and any changes or updates to the Firm's offerings to all levels of employees and Partners in all locations

Work with vendors and internal staff to create informative materials, presentations, and online resources to help employees understand the value of their benefits and make informed decisions

Deliver education programming on the available benefit and retirement offerings

Work with the Benefits Director to evaluate, select, and manage relationships with benefit vendors, including consultants, insurance providers and retirement plan administrators

Involved in the strategy decisions for contract negotiations, pricing terms, and service level agreements to optimize value for the organization while ensuring high quality benefits offerings

Monitor vendor performance and conduct regular meetings to address issues or concerns

Work with Benefits Administrator on annual budgeting for all benefit and retirement plans

Ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting for benefits-related data, including employee participation, costs, and compliance requirements

Prepare and file necessary reports and disclosures, such as Form 5500 filings and annual ACA reporting

Coordinate audits and assessments of benefits programs to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations

Knowledge of ERISA rules and compliance

Experience reviewing Plan Documents and SPDs

Qualification

Benefits administrationCompliance knowledgeLeadership experienceHRIS proficiencyProject managementContinuous improvementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills