Benefits Manager

Company: Clark Construction Group
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities: The benefits manager works with the Total Rewards team to execute Clark's strategy for its benefits and wellness programs.

• Manage the Leave of Absence and Job Accommodation programs and serve as the subject matter expert within and outside the HR team.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local jurisdictional leave and state pay (e.g., California, DC, San Francisco, and Washington State) with internal sick and leave policies.
• Supervise Benefits and Leave Administrator.
• Manage administration of Clark's H&W benefits and wellness programs. Oversee monthly invoice processes and compliance requirements. Develop and maintain vendor relationships for long term benefit strategies and administration as well as ongoing assessments and plan administration. Assist with implementation of new programs.
• Partner with Corporate Communications on leave and benefit communications through multiple delivery channels (e.g., Intranet, recorded webinars/videos, and mailings). Participate in monthly Benefits 101 webinar.
• Collaborate with HRIS to implement leave configuration changes in Workday. Qualifications
  • 5+ years of progressive benefits experience; managerial experience preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of federal and state requirements including paid Leave, ADA, ERISA and other benefit compliance requirements.
  • HRIS experience, preferably Workday.
  • Able to confidentially maintain personal information. Understands and respects the sensitive nature of information and manages this responsibility to ensure issues are handled discreetly, effectively and efficiently.
  • SHRM-CP/SCP, S/PHR, or related/similar certifications. Competencies
    • Self-starter, results oriented team player.
    • Ability to problem solve and negotiate outcomes.
    • Takes initiative and ownership of projects.
    • Strong research and data analysis techniques, including high proficiency with Excel.
    • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, capable of explaining concepts clearly.
    • Exceptional attention to detail and insistence on accuracy.
    • Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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