American Family Insurance · 5 hours ago
Lead Retirement Plan Benefit Specialist (Hybrid)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $167K/yrAmerican Family Insurance is seeking a Lead Retirement Plan Benefit Specialist to oversee the administration of retirement benefits programs. This role involves providing consultation and guidance on benefits strategies, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Angel InvestmentFinanceVenture Capital
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Roger Steel
Responsibilities
You will lead high visibility retirement benefit projects and programs from concept through delivery, including the design and administration of base benefits plans, as well as oversight of the development and delivery of benefits-related education, training & communications
You will provide consultation, guidance, and direction to members of the benefits team, HR business partners, finance, HRIS and other key stakeholders on benefits programs, policies, and strategies
You will lead and support multiple benefits projects & cross-functional teams, including the strategic assessment of program effectiveness and modeling of potential program changes, developing, and managing policies and processes, and complying with regulatory changes
You will conduct in-depth research and analysis to distill insights, convey findings and provide data-influenced recommendations to drive desired behavior and support organizational objectives
You will measure and analyze financial effectiveness of plans and programs, develop funding and expense projections
You will monitor plan performance and adherence to plan provisions and applicable laws. You will ensure plan documents are updated
You will manage relationships with service providers who provide outsourced health insurance, time off and retirement plan administration. You will provide oversight and direction for vendor tracking and roll up reporting including budgeting oversight
You will work with plan administrators to ensure benefits are administered correctly and are well communicated to employees
You will assist the Director of Total Rewards in coordinating and supporting quarterly Retirement Planning Action Committee (RPAC) meetings
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience strategically managing 401k and corporate pension plans
Vendor management experience
Experience and comfort in presenting at the executive level
Advanced knowledge of benefits programs, practices, plan design and administration
Demonstrated experience managing one of more company benefit plan offerings, including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off or leave programs
Advanced knowledge and understanding of benefit-related government rules and regulations and governance and their impact on the different elements of benefits
Demonstrated program and project management knowledge and skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and lead cross-functional partners to accomplish projects and results
Demonstrated ability to think critically and independently and work autonomously to deliver results
Demonstrated technology literacy skills with proficiency in using MS office tools to interpret and analyze data
Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service
Travel Requirements up to 10%
Physical Requirements include work that primarily involves sitting/standing
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
Competitive 401(k) contribution
A pension plan
An annual incentive
9 paid holidays
Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
Student loan repayment program
Paid-family leave
Company
American Family Insurance
For more than 90 years, American Family Insurance has built its reputation on sound principles.
Founded in 2013
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Reed
Founder. President, and MD
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