We are in need of a resourceful Benefits & HRIS Manager to join our inspiring team at Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Benefits & HRIS Manager is a fantastic opportunity to develop important skills.
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Reports to: Chief Human Resources & Culture Officer
Job Summary: The Benefits & HRIS Manager position is responsible for aligning business objectives with staff and management in designated departments/business units. The position formulates relationships to deliver value-added service to management and staff that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The Benefits Manager maintains an effective level of literacy across the HR function, including benefits, employment law compliance, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, and training and development.Supervisory Responsibilities: There is a dotted line supervisory role to the Human Resources Associate who oversees leave of absence, workers compensation, unemployment, payment of benefits invoices, and other HR related tasks.
Essential Job Functions:
Benefits, Compensation, & HRIS
Responsible for the administration of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, flexible/health spending accounts, as well as a robust employee wellness program, among a variety of other voluntary benefits). This position supervises and monitors benefits administration and leads all analytical and technical support in the delivery of the benefit programs, improves existing benefits programs and investigates new benefits programs. Regularly interfaces with external vendors and third-party administrators to support the benefits package. Exhibits confidentiality in handling information that may impact the entire organization and provides leadership in the areas benefit plan compliance, vendor management and evaluation, maintenance of crucial employee data.Manage the enrollment, terminations, and contributions under the Health Savings Accounts with the banks. Work with the Finance team to reconcile the contributions after each funding period.Overseas mandatory compliance reporting for Health & Welfare 5500, Retirement Plan 5500 and supporting schedules. Prepares and submits OSHA 300 Log and Survey of Occupational Injuries & Illnesses. Department of Commerce Economic Census. Prepare and distribute annual Medicare Creditable Coverage Notices; and MLR Rebates. Reviews and ensure compliance in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefit eligibility.Serves as Plan Administrator to the School's two retirement plans (defined contribution plan and tax-deferred annuity plan), responsible for accurate record keeping of issuance of annuity contracts to employees, participates in annual plan review with TIAA team, responds to questions from external plan auditor and ensures compliance with mandatory enrollment provisions stipulated by the DC plan; Plans, schedules and implements external training for employees on topics related to saving and investing for retirement.Manages relationship with retirement plan advisor/co-fiduciary to ensure that investment offerings are performing in an optimal manner. Leads the Retirement Plan Committee holding quarterly meetings, taking minutes, ensuring representatives are from all areas of the School.Leads the administration of the Human Resource Information System (ADP Workforce Now) and overall electronic data management; is the in-house super user of the HRIS and utilizes technology to support the automation of HR processes. Does data analysis and reporting on the information to ensure data integrity.Prepares annual reporting for School Demographics for the Administrative Council. Enters demographic, salary, and benefits data into NAIS DASL survey.Survey industry trends; complete benefit surveys and review results; and forecast trends and assist with future benefit designs.Plans and leads benefits orientation and educational programs for employees.Additional HR Responsibilities:
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities: Keen knowledge, understanding, awareness and judgment regarding the privacy and confidentiality of employment information.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Proficient in Excel.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulationsEducation and Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience managing benefits, compensation, and HRISWorking knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including recruitment, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal, state, and local employment laws.Bachelor's degree (MBA, Master's degree in Human Resources Management and/or Organizational Development preferred).SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times. Benefits of working as a Benefits & HRIS Manager in Washington DC:
? Excellent Benefits Package
? Rapid Progression
? Leading Industry Pay
