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Strategic Education, Inc · 6 hours ago

Director, Benefits

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $196K/yr

8+ years exp

Strategic Education, Inc is seeking a Director of Benefits responsible for the overall design, implementation, and administration of health and welfare, wellbeing, leave, and retirement benefit programs. The role involves leading the benefits function, analyzing options, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance employee benefits and experiences.

Education

Responsibilities

Lead Benefits function at SEI, including long term benefits design, annual renewals, open enrollment planning, system changes, communication, planning, and administration

Analyze benefit options and predict future costs to support decision-making. Regularly assess offerings to balance market competitiveness and spend

Closely monitor plan effectiveness in achieving objectives

Research and evaluate complex human resource and employee benefit issues; develop effective solutions, options and implement proposals

Collaborates with Workday team on requirements definition, system enhancements, testing and fixes

Manage relationships with third-party providers, record keepers and consultants

Partner with external advisers and legal counsel to ensure program compliance with regulatory and operational goals

Serve as a benefits and subject matter expert for and with senior leaders across the organization on all benefit matters

Participate in strategic planning for human resource functions and services; recommend goals and objectives and oversee and/or participate in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures related to the benefits function

Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance and Legal to ensure plans are fit for purpose, competitive, compliant and resonate with team members

Scale plan and program administration to ensure efficient operations while keeping the team member's experience front and center

Implement a communications strategy to ensure programs are understood and effectively utilized

Acts as a subject matter expert to the Investment Committee for retirement plans ensuring that adequate processes and controls are in place to meet the Company's fiduciary responsibility

Responsible for a range of IRS, ERISA, DOL and state compliance, filings, and/or reporting requirements

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Benefits designRegulatory complianceVendor negotiationProject managementHuman resources managementData analysisCommunication skillsCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsTime managementCritical thinkingAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

8+ years of progressive and broad benefits experience with 5+ years in a leadership role

5 years of project management responsibilities

Planning, design and negotiation with vendors for implementation of health, welfare, and retirement benefits required

Experience in leading one or more aspects of a total reward program

Working knowledge of human resources management principles and practices in all human resources disciplines required

Experience handling sensitive/confidential information and making sound decisions and recommendations

Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications, data query tools, word processing software, electronic mail, and internet search tools

Must have experience with self-funded plans, and a command of ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA, PPACA, Workers' Compensation and various DOL and IRS requirements

Track record of successful team leadership and demonstrated influencer across multiple teams

Experience implementing efficient, scalable processes/systems to support rapid growth environment, preferably in organizations growing through acquisition

Experience in leading large-scale projects with heavy change management requirements

Possess outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to interpret and incorporate HR policies and procedures into practice

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons within and outside the organization

Ability to deliver high quality work while meeting timelines/deadlines

Flexible with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks as necessary

Strong organization, customer service and time-management skills

Demonstrated strength in plan administration and regulatory compliance required

Strong analysis and process orientation skills required

Ability to review and interpret complex benefit proposals and contracts, determine areas of concern, and effectively communicate those concerns to management and vendors

Must be able to discover/anticipate problems that may arise in administrative practices, contracts and policies

Strong collaborative/influencing skills with a customer focus

Must have superior critical thinking skills and the ability to distill and synthesize data and concepts for a range of audiences

Must be detail oriented - with strong attention to accuracy and problem solving. 'Following-up until resolved' skills are a must

Must be adaptable and able to deal with uncertainty

Excellent oral and written communication skills

From an accredited institution; Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Human Resources, Business Administration, or Organizational Development required