Director of Benefits - Includes Full Relocation

  • Full-time

Company Description

Premier San Antonio Company is adding to the team due to growth. This well-established and well-respected Company is known for its phenomenal benefits, team atmosphere, and work life balance.  It has an incredible reputation for being people centric and a huge contributor to the community.

Job Description

This position is a strategic business partner responsible for leading, researching, planning, developing, recommending and implementing benefits philosophies and programs. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Oversees development and implementation of new benefits programs including the preparation and communication of information to leadership, key stakeholders and employees about benefits programs, procedures, and governmental regulations.
  • Develops and delivers exceptional benefits programs that build and reward high performing teams. 
  • Oversees implementation of new benefits programs and/or modifications to existing programs through evaluation of materials and communication/roll-out plans. Keeps abreast of emerging trends in the ever-changing world of HRIS/ benefits and leave technology tools.
  • Leads, mentors, and develops Team. Educates internal team members on best practices and concepts in regard to benefits programs. Oversees day-to-day operations of the Team’s operational objectives and work plans.
  • Benchmarks Company benefits and paid leave programs in relation to similar programs in comparable industries/organizations and recommends changes (as appropriate) to establish and maintain competitive programs. 
  • Partners with broker(s) for the design, analysis, and implementation of benefit programs. Ensures programs are implemented effectively, efficiently and ensures Service-Level Agreements are being met.
  • Assists with the negotiation of contracts and Service-Level Agreements with benefit providers, vendors, and broker(s). Partners with Office of Legal Counsel on contract review and negotiations.
  • Works with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with all tax laws, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with government regulations and laws (such as ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.), including reporting requirements.
  • Prepares and presents ideas, agendas, presentations, reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Develops the operating department budget. Assists in setting budget guidelines, forecasting future financial expenditure needs of department as well as anticipated budget estimates. Responsible steward of resources, assets, contracts, budget(s); controls operating expenses, maintains year-to-date totals on an ongoing, periodic, and quarterly basis.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of educational and work experience required
  • 5+ years supervising others at various organizational levels
  • Experience with HRIS systems 
  • 10+ years’ experience in Human Resources with in-depth benefits experience
  • Proven leader that has experience with communicating, influencing and negotiating decisions while motivating Create and implement given strategic direction
  • Ability to organize and direct multiple projects to completion; organize and complete deliverables within deadlines
  • Knowledge of key strategies and trends in benefits, leave, and other HR areas
  • Advanced professional or theoretical knowledge and functional concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization in the execution of assigned duties and responsibilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio (as applicable)
  • Proficiency in JD Edwards (as applicable)

Professional Certification: 

  • Certified Employment Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred

 

Additional Information

$140,000 - $150,000 plus 20% bonus & Great benefits--Includes relocation