Position Summary: The Benefits Director is responsible for the oversight and administration of benefit plans, leave/accommodation administration programs, and support with retirement programs. The ideal candidate will be fluent in benefits strategy, administration, leave regulations, ADA compliance, compensation plans, and have a strong business acumen. You will work directly with our benefits team that diligently supports our growing employee base, while providing guidance to the payroll/ compensation team.

Do you possess the ability to create policy standards, analyze operations, pinpoint areas of needed improvement? Do you have a desire to create a space that promotes growth and development? 

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a member of the Human Resources leadership team to assist the Vice President of Human Resources in developing, implementing, and administering programs that accomplish the objectives established for the department.
• Work closely and support senior leadership regarding benefit selection, implementation, and communication.
• Oversee the Benefits Program, lead open enrollment processes, and conduct an annual re-evaluation of the program and policies for effectiveness and adherence to new laws and regulations.
• Stay abreast of HR best practices and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations for benefit plans.
• Lead benefits budgeting process, track spending, and ensure all costs are accounted for and reconciled.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist in retirement plan design and employee guidance.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding cost containment and increasing the company’s return on investment in employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Effectively train leaders and colleagues in benefits practices and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Ten (10 ) years of experience in benefits/ Human Resources.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with strong ‘people skills’ that support the growth and development of individual contributors.
• Knowledge of Human Resources related laws in addition to benefits (including, but not limited to, EEO and affirmative action, ERISA, and other benefits laws, and related laws) and the reporting requirements of such laws.
• Knowledge of best practices in the areas of benefits planning and administration.
• Experience working with or developing a wellness program that supports organization initiatives and provides return on investment through plan savings and/or cost control. 
• Extensive experience with HCM Systems, payroll, benefits, and other business applications; Oracle preferred.
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information.
• Superior verbal and written communication, including grammar, composition, editing and proofreading.
• Strong interpersonal skills; professional demeanor with a commitment to diversity and equality.
• Strong organizational skills; able to organize and prioritize workflow; ability to manage multiple activities and projects, often with competing deadlines, and follow up on projects through completion, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Additional Skills and Abilities to be Considered:

• Perform proactive data and analytics to support various compensation assessment initiatives and provide recommendations to HR and business leadership.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has supervisory responsibilities over personnel and daily processes

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Critical Evaluation
• Global & Cultural Awareness
• HR Expertise
• Relationship Management
• Ethical Practice
• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

EOE /Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company