Manager, Benefits Process Management

Job Classification: Corporate - Human Resources The Human Resources (HR) Programs and Services team owns the operations and delivery for Prudential’s total rewards programs, payroll, tax, accounting, and talent acquisition. It also provides data management, application management and shared services operational support for HR. A unique opportunity exists within the HR Delivery Team for a Manager of Benefits Process Management. Location is in our Newark, NJ location on a hybrid basis ( 3 days/week in office). The role is primarily responsible for managing the implementation and testing of Prudential’s Total Rewards benefits offering such as health & welfare, financial programs and leaves through the My Total Rewards engagement platform. Additionally, this role will be responsible for managing the administration of the Deferred Compensation Plans through company’s third-party plan administrator. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with plan design experts, recordkeepers, and the application and data management team to deliver end-to-end solutions that support plan requirements, comply with regulations, and provide an excellent participant experience. This role will also interface with employees and other stakeholders at various levels of the organization. The ideal candidate should have a broad range of Total Rewards benefits offering, vendor management experience, a process improvement mindset, cross functional project management experience, and strong written and oral communication skills. In this role, you must be able to manage multiple priorities and excel in a fast-paced environment where the ability to work autonomously is critical for driving successful outcomes. Equally important is flexibility and partnering to effectively contribute to team projects and/or provide coverage to teammates as workload dictates. Strong relationships with those viewed as teammates, strategic partners, service providers, and vendor partners are necessary to ensure successful delivery of services and support. Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of Prudential’s Total Rewards new benefits offering and technology enhancement initiatives collaborate with benefits subject matter experts to perform user acceptance testing. Identify, advocate, and implement continuous process improvement on customer experience and service delivery from all in-sourced and outsourced relationships for the Total Rewards benefits offering. Assume ownership and governance of services performed by third-party vendor and monitor performance to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and in compliance with plan rules / regulatory requirements. Maintain routine contact with vendors to investigate discrepancies and resolve non-routine issues, offering multiple solutions and policy interpretations. Accountable for the design and implementation of metrics dashboard for My Total Rewards programs. Provide business requirements to the data and process team to build or update system integration files. Conduct acceptance testing when necessary. Partner with legal counsel and plan design team to interpret or establish new policies and admin procedures. Support regulatory filings and audit requests. Fulfill data reporting requests by leveraging support from the data/process management team. Create and deliver effective communications and employee educational presentations. Resolve escalated participant inquiries from other HR functions, and senior executive special requests. Remain abreast of trends in plan designs, technological developments, and regulatory changes. Qualifications / Competencies: Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or relevant experience. 5 years of experience managing employee benefits programs. 5 years of experience in business requirements gathering & documentation. 3 years of experience in a position of accountability. Experience in managing cross-functional projects and/or HR strategic initiatives. Strong project management, organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to frequent changes. Demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills with a focus on problem-solving, streamlining processes, and improving efficiency. Demonstrated effective communication and interaction skills across all organizational levels. Strong risk management mindset to handle highly confidential data securely. Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) highly desirable. Experience with Workday is a plus. Experience with Artificial Intelligence application in HR space is a plus. Experience with large, complex organization process management is a plus. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint. At times, extended working hours are required to meet business needs. Occasional travel of less than 5%. What we offer you: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $118,700.00 to $176,600.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company-funded pension plan. Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for nearly 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

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