Barnes & Thornburg LLP · 17 hours ago
Director of Benefits
Greater Indianapolis
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expBarnes & Thornburg LLP is a law firm seeking a Director of Benefits responsible for strategic planning, design, administration, and communication of the firm’s benefits programs. This role ensures competitive and compliant offerings while managing the performance and development of the Benefits Team.
Legal
Responsibilities
Lead the daily management and strategy of all firm wide benefits programs, including self-insured medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, group and individual long-term disability, life insurance, wellness and employee assistance programs, retirement plans, leave policies, and voluntary benefits
Partner with firm leadership, Finance, and HR colleagues to align benefits programs with business needs, talent priorities, and budget considerations
Oversee vendor relationships, renewals, plan design, and implementation of new programs and enhancements
Monitor industry trends, legal and regulatory changes (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA), and best practices to ensure compliance and maintain competitive offerings
Serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert on benefits, wellness programs, and leave policies firm wide
Lead annual open enrollment, including communications, training sessions, and system updates
Oversee benefits compliance processes, including plan audits, nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, 401k plan and distribution of required notices
Develop and deliver clear benefits communications to help employees and partners understand and maximize their benefits
Supervise and develop benefits team members to deliver high-quality service across all offices
Regularly analyze benefits utilization, costs, and employee feedback to recommend improvements
Oversee preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies
Verifies the calculation of the monthly/quarterly premiums for all benefit plans relative to premiums, claims, and costs. Works with Payroll and HRIS Administrator coordinating the Benefit deductions and reports
Provides back-up support for the 401(k)/Pension Administrator who is responsible for the firmwide operations of the Cash Balance and 401(k)/Profit Sharing plans
Work with the Pension & Benefits Committee, to track, review and understand changes to applicable federal and state regulations and legislation; schedule quarterly meetings, prepare agenda, distribute materials, prepare minutes and file materials
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance or a related field or equivalent experience leading a benefits team or function
8–10+ years of progressively responsible benefits experience; law firm, professional services, or partnership environment strongly preferred
In-depth knowledge of applicable federal and state benefits laws, compliance requirements and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA)
Experience designing and administering benefits plans in a multi-office or multi-state environment
Proficient in Excel
Strong project management, vendor management, and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to explain complex benefits topics to diverse employee populations
Preferred
HRIS system conversion/implementation experience strongly preferred
Certification such as CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) or similar credential preferred but not required
SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
Company
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
In an evolving business landscape, we stand ready at a moment’s notice, adapting with agility and precision to achieve your highest goals.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brittany Garcia
Partner
David Wong
Attorney
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