Position: Director of Employee Benefits (Global Law Firm)

Location: Redwood City, CA (Hybrid)

Company: Global Law Firm

Comp Package: Base salary to $275K, Bonus, Full Benefits, 401K , Tuition Reimbursement, etc.

Responsibilities for Director of Employee Benefits:

• Responsible for the overall design, administration, and management of all of the firm's domestic and international benefit and insurance programs
• Develop cost analysis information for new plans and recommends cost sharing between employer and employee
• Analyze, recommends changes to, and updates, as necessary, current policies and procedures related to benefits programs
• Drive the annual renewal, selection and design process of medical, dental, life, and disability offerings, partnering with our brokers and third-party vendors
• Prepare, recommend, and manage the annual budget regarding firm-wide benefits offerings, both domestic and international for the HRO
• Manage wellness benefits program
• Provide strategic direction, and recommend modifications or improvements to our benefits policies and programs
• Lead ongoing education and guidance to all personnel regarding health and welfare issues
• Oversee the management of all leave programs at the firm and all components, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws
• Manage and review all audits for health and welfare plans
• Oversee the management of all workers' compensation claims firm-wide, working with the HRO and firm's Counsel Direct and lead the coordination and completion of all benefits-related regulatory reporting requirements, and ensures deadlines are met
• Oversee the process for accommodation requests under the ADA

Qualifications for Director of Employee Benefits:

• Bachelor's degree
• Law firm or legal department experience preferred
• 10 years of progressive experience with employee benefits, with at least five years in a mid-level management position
• Extensive expertise, knowledge, and understanding of health and welfare plan administration, including state and federal regulations
• Expertise in setting strategic direction for multi-year benefit planning and program management (or design) throughout the lifecycle of a benefits program
• Expertise and knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting employers and employees with benefit and leave plans (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, USERRA, FMLA)
• General knowledge of tax rules of various benefits including fringe benefits, payroll tax deductions etc.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and effectively manage and develop direct reports
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Experience with HRIS systems (ie. Workday)