Barry University · 12 hours ago
Director of Benefits and Wellness Programs
Miami Shores- Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expBarry University, Human Resources department is currently seeking a Director of Benefits and Wellness Programs. This position is responsible for the strategic direction, oversight and administration of the university’s employee benefits and wellness program, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
AlumniEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Establishes the strategic direction of benefits and wellness programs by:
Overseeing benefit programs to include analysis and acts as primary contact with providers (including group health, dental, vision, LTD, Life, etc.), workers' compensation, and retirement plans
Evaluating and comparing existing benefits with those of other institutions by analyzing other plans
Participating in benefit surveys and utilizing other sources of information to make recommendations for improvements or changes to existing benefits and wellness programs
Developing annual goals and long-term objectives
Developing annual action plans to meet goals and long-term objectives
Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to all benefit and wellness programs
Assures University compliance with provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Health Care Reform, and all regulatory compliance relating to benefit and wellness programs
Supervises preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies
Reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and reports necessary or suggested changes to leadership
Oversees compliance with all regulatory mailings, communications, and filing of reports as required. Acts as primary contact to a third-party administrator, General counsel, and external counsel who assist with University compliance
Plan, direct, and supervise all activities relating to the administration and maintenance of employee benefit programs. Develop, implement, and control programs in a manner that ensures cost-effectiveness, market competitiveness, and internal equity among employees. This includes the administration of the University Tuition Assistance Plans, FMLA, Leave plans, and all 403B/401K hardships, loans, and withdrawals
Provide oversight, mentorship, and direction for staff within Benefits and Wellness by establishing annual goals, conducting annual performance appraisals, and coaching when appropriate
Oversees and processes all unemployment claims through UCAC. Schedules all hearings and files all appeals. Compiles and analyzes all unemployment data including the number of claims, financials, etc
Analyzes aggregate health claims data to recommend and implement employee wellness initiatives based on claims to drive lifestyle and behavior changes which will lower claims and premiums for the future
Develop, manage, and forecast HR budgets related to Benefits and Wellness:
Responsible for monthly reconciliation of Purchasing Credit Card (AMEX)
Responsible for the submission of annual budgetary reports
Responsible for the preparation of quarterly, and annual reports relating to Benefits and Wellness
Serves on various University and external committees as appropriate:
Serves as a Human Resources advisory member to the Administrative Staff Council (ASC). Serves as an HR advisory member and lead efforts for the Benefits Subcommittee of the ASC
Serves on the Human Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) to ICUBA. This will require monthly travel
Serves on the University Wellness Initiative Network (WIN) in order to collaborate and provide strategic direction to employee wellness programs on campus
Serves on the Retirement Committee of the University
Serves on the University Benefits Committee
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED is required
5-8 years of work related experience is required
Advanced Analytical skills required
Advanced written and oral communications skills required
Must be able to analyze statistical data for claims, spend analysis for all benefit and wellness related programs
Must be able to multitask and manage projects effectively
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS software (e.g., Ellucian, Workday, Softdocs etc.)
Must have excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
High customer service skills in relationship to consulting with supervisors and communicating with employees of Barry University
Must have excellent proofreading and editing skills
Must be able to communicate effectively as a presenter for benefit related meetings, workshops and training
Must possess excellent listening skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred in any field of study
Master's degree is preferred in any field of study
Certifications in CEbS, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP is preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Retirement
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs
Spirituality in the workplace
Training and development
Company
Barry University
Barry University is a school in Miami that offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in Healthcare, Nursing and Business.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.5MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-06-21Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Aftab Alam M.
Founder & President - Muslim Students Association
Alyssa Persaud, MS
Senior Associate Director of International Recruitment and Partnerships
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