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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates · 19 hours ago

Health & Welfare Benefits Supervisor – Partner Benefits

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, known for its innovative legal solutions. The Health & Welfare Benefits Supervisor will oversee the operations and administration of health and welfare benefits for partners and retirees, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and delivering high-quality customer service.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Supervises the partner and retiree Health and Welfare benefits day-to-day operations/administration, manages workflow, projects and long-range planning

Supervises and manages expectations for Benefits Department staff

Organizes, assigns, delegates and coordinates work to ensure tasks, duties and department objectives are completed timely and accurately. Works with staff to ensure assignments and projects are running efficiently and meeting the goals of the department

Oversees the day-to-day delivery of customer service support by ensuring timely and accurate resolutions of partners', retirees', and dependents' inquiries

Conducts partner new hire orientations

Responsible for the recordkeeping, analysis, and maintenance of partner and retiree financial reporting

Conducts auditing functions to ensure data accuracy and integrity

Collaborates with other departments and brokers for partner onboarding, withdrawals, and retirements

Implements the operational components of new benefit offerings and annual enrollment processes

Evaluates current administration practices to ensure quality of customer service and regulatory compliance

Oversees the maintenance, integrity, and security of all partner and retiree personal data and ensures that all mandates are met related to data privacy (e.g., HIPAA, ERISA, federal, state and international regulations and laws)

Maintains Benefits Department's procedures; recommends and implements changes and improvements in methods and procedures to higher level management

Reviews and provides input on all benefits communications including but not limited to Summary Plan Description, open enrollment materials, and other benefits communication materials as needed

Supports the HRIS team in the design, configuration, testing, and support of Benefits/HRIS initiatives, implementations, enhancements and upgrades

Provides support to the Benefits Department HRIS team on the review and testing of employee self-service (ESS) during the Firm's annual open enrollment

Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others

Participates in the interviewing, selection and training process

Reviews and evaluates the performance and work of staff; prepares performance evaluations

Supervises employees' work performance and provides guidance in the resolution of problems

Oversees, develops, coaches and identifies training needs for professional development

Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance

Initiates disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the Human Resources Department

Recommends and participates in disciplinary procedures

Monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies

Develops and communicates departmental guidelines and procedures

Ensures current knowledge of Firm policies and practices for staff, current knowledge of industry trends, and continued professional development for staff

Recommends guidelines and practices to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values

Manages Firm resources responsibly

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Health & Welfare Benefits administrationHRIS experienceRegulationsData analysis skillsSupervisory skillsProject management skillsCustomer service skillsMathematical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of Firm operation policies and procedures

Ability to administer Firm policies and procedures

Current knowledge of industry best practices, trends and techniques

Strong knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., HRIS, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems

High proficiency in MS Excel (with extensive experience in and knowledge of formulas and functions, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables and charts, If statements, etc.), HRIS applications, multiple types of reporting tools, and other Human Resources and Benefits software

Strong skills in data mining, manipulation, and analysis

Knowledge of regulations applicable to the benefits field including but not limited to COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and ERISA

Ability to effectively supervise others

Strong project management skills

Strong mathematical skills

Understands payroll and accounting functions, specifically related to their interaction with benefits

Demonstrates strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Ability to assume responsibility for various benefit related issues escalated by the departmental staff

Strong customer service skills

Exhibits composure in confronting intricate obstacles under time constraints

Delivers timely and accurate work products, and responds with a sense of urgency

Pays close attention to detail

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills

Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities

Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

Ability to organize and prioritize work and delegate effectively

Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment

Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment

Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of five (5) years of Health & Welfare Benefits administration

Minimum of two (2) years supervising staff

Minimum of three (3) years of Workday experience in administration of benefits

Preferred

Experience with the administration of executive benefits

Benefits

Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.

Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.

Generous paid time off.

Paid leave options, including parental.

In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.

Robust well-being classes and programs.

Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Company

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

Glassdoor3.8

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates delivers the highest quality advice and novel solutions to legal challenges, enabling clients to achieve their business goals.

Founded in 1948

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees