Miller Estates Inc

Position Overview:
The Director of Employee Benefits is responsible for developing, managing and implementing Employee Benefit programs necessary to minimize company risk and expense, while providing a compelling Benefits proposition for all employees. This position is also responsible for evaluating the employee Benefits policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable governmental regulations, as well as ensuring established internal policies are followed. The Director of Employee Benefits reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Advises, consults with the Senior Vice President of HR in the development and execution of short term and long range Benefits strategy and plans that align with corporate goals, strategies and growth objectives
• Assesses and manages the development and promotion of the company's employee health service programs, including the company's Wellness Initiative
• Builds strong collaborative relations with company's insurance broker, benefits administrators and other 3rd party partners
• Serves as an expert in regards to benefits issues
• Reviews and analyzes the healthcare market to determine organizational needs, trends, regulations, practices and develops competitive programs and services to exceed company's goals
• Evaluates and monitor services, coverage, and options available by various carriers to determine best in practice programs while meeting the needs of organization
• Provides subject matter expertise to HR Business Partners, PeopleCenter team and other functional leaders
• Oversees the ERISA reporting process (Form 5500) for the health plans and ensures company remains compliant with HIPPA and other regulatory agencies
• Participate in the health/welfare and retirement plan Committees
• Manages the formal plan appeals process
• Interprets plan provisions, and consults with HR Business Partners and PeopleCenter team to resolve escalated issues
• Responsible for RFP process, vendor selection and services agreements of all benefits plans.
• Assess and enhance annual open enrollment process


Job Requirements
Knowledge and Skills:
• Minimum of 7 years of benefits experience, designing, implementing and assessing in a multi-site, multi-state environment
• Minimum of 5 years working in a self-insured environment
• Strong understanding of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, applicable federal and state codes, and other benefits-related regulations
• Working knowledge of general human resources and payroll processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Committed internal customer service focus
• Effective project management skills
• Analyze and interpret policies, contracts, financial reports, and legal documents
• Document/write reports, proposals, correspondence, technical and employee communication
• Effectively present information to team members, top management, and/or boards of directors
• Prepare and monitor budgets, costs and other related accounting concepts to practical situations
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several variables
• Excel proficiency required
• Compensation experience is a plus
• 20 % Travel required

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources or a related field.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist and/or Certified Benefits Professional, preferred.