Director, Employee Benefits

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Remote in the U.S.

The Director, Employee Benefits, is responsible for directing established organization benefit programs such as life insurance, health and accident insurance, property and casualty insurance, retirement programs, savings plans, and maintaining such records as are necessary for benefit implementation. Develops and recommends new and improved policies and plans related to employee benefits. This position will report directly to the Chief People Officer.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and direct implementation and administration of employee benefits such as self-funded health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, workers' compensation, employee assistance, retirement, and other plans.
• Prepare and communicate information to employees and former employees about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures.
• Analyze and evaluate services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs that best meet the organization's needs.
• Direct the contract and plan design with benefit providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Manage all aspects of the employee benefit Open Enrollment process.
• Recommend benefit plan changes to management.
• Advise employees of changes in benefit programs.
• Prepare and submit government-mandated reports.
• Audit benefit plans for compliance with government regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of and analyze US government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations.
• Analyze benefits experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors as related to self-funded benefit programs.
• Manage experience for cost-control and risk-assessment factors as related to property and casualty insurance.
• Develop, recommend, and audit budget allocations for employee benefits.
• Manage leaves of absence requests.
• Serve as primary liaison to benefit and insurance brokers.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 7-10 years related experience (3-5 of those years working at an insurance broker, highly preferred).
• Solid understanding and experience working with self-funded programs, required.
• Strong understanding of property and casualty insurance coverage.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with human resource information systems.
• Excellent knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits to our team members. We contribute to team members' HSA accounts and their 403(b). We offer a generous time off plan that includes vacation, sick time, and organization holidays (did we mention that we are closed between Christmas and New Year's each year?).

About Waterford.org

Waterford.org provides PreK through 2nd grade reading, math, and science programs that children can use wherever they learn. Our programs help children reach critical milestones by 3rd grade, laying the foundation for their future success. Waterford.org serves over 200,000 children across 42 states every year.

Working at Waterford.org

Waterford.org team members are located across the United States and primarily work from home. We anticipate this full-time, salaried position will pay $125,000 - $145,000 per year depending on the education, experience and skill level of the individual we hire. We also offer a phenomenal benefits package that includes fully paid primary premiums for health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, and disability insurance. New hires receive a one-time HSA contribution. Retirement contributions are matched up to 5% by the organization. Plus, a generous vacation, sick, and holiday offering.

Waterford.org Employee Growth & Applications

At Waterford.org, we truly believe in the boundless potential of our team members and their continuous growth and development. We are dedicated to encouraging a culture that nurtures talent from within, which is why we prioritize internal applicants for all job postings. External candidates may experience a delay in being contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waterford is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Waterford is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.