Director, Benefits

Class Description

The purpose of this class is to oversee and manage the staff, day to day operation of College’s Benefit’s department and all of its functions.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale .

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field from an accredited institution with (5) five years of full time Benefits Administration work experience, SHRM-SCP, CP, PHR, SPHR, or Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of (3) years of staff supervision/management experience required. Knowledge of all federal and state laws and regulations regarding retirement, FMLA, Workers Compensation, COBRA, employee benefits, records maintenance and retention required. Must be able to attain COVID-19 Contact Tracing certification within 2 months of hire.

For best consideration, please apply by December 18, 2020.

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Provide leadership and supervision of assigned College division or function.
2. Develop and implement goals and objectives in coordination with senior management.
3. Implement strategies related to operation and services.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures to ensure consistency.
5. Supervise, advise, and evaluate assigned staff, as required.
6. Prepare, analyze and provide reports on miscellaneous subjects, as requested.
7. Serve as liaison between College departments, vendors, government agencies and/or other external organizations.
8. Manage operating budget for assigned division or function, as required.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Duties

1. Develop and recommend cost-effective benefits strategies that are consistent with market trends. Analyzes and monitor effectiveness of programs to ensure competitiveness with local markets. Review and conduct surveys to assess the College’s competitive position. Lead or participates in obtaining and analyzing bids for benefit programs.
2. Oversees administration for Baltimore County, Maryland State, and supplemental retirement plans.
3. Develop, implement, and monitor benefits administration, retirement, COBRA, records and Worker’s Compensation policies and procedures.
4. Manage the administration of employee benefit programs for employees, retirees, and their affiliates. Counsel management and employees on existing benefits.
5. Oversee the annual Open Enrollment process and Fairs, Workers’ Compensation and COBRA administration for active employees and retirees.
6. Oversees administration of FMLA, Maryland Sick/Safe Leave and other mandated leave programs as well as CCBC-specific leave programs such as sick bank, and the leave donation program.
7. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations regarding benefits and retirement. Supervise audits and preparation of reports and applications required by federal and state and local agencies.
8. Lead, develop and monitor staff to ensure they provide consistent support and expert advice to CCBC employees, retirees, and affiliates.
9. Manage the effective administration of the Benefits Helpline and email.
10. Oversee employee Wellness and EAP programs.
11. Oversee contract tracing and/or related activities, as needed, in emergency or national situations for employees.
12. Oversee the administration of the employee personnel file system.
13. Supervise, motivate, develop, and provide leadership to staff.
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance
BENEFIT SUMMARY
Medical Plan year
Employees may select CIGNA, or Kaiser Permanente Select HMO. No preexisting condition exclusions. All plans have prescription drug coverage and mental health and substance abuse benefits. All plans require the selection of a primary care physician, but allow the option to change. Annual Open Enrollment is in October/November.

Dental Plan year
Employees may select Cigna DHMO, CareFirst Traditional Dental or CareFirst Preferred Dental. Annual Open Enrollment is in October/November.

Vision Plan year
Employees may select Carefirst Preferred or Traditional Plans. Coverage includes one eye exam and benefits for glasses, contacts, or bi/trifocals every 24 months. Administered by Davis Vision. Kaiser medical plans allow members to have one eye exam yearly (covers exam only). Annual Open Enrollment is in October/November.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees have access to the EAP, which provides CCBC employees and their family member's confidential 24-hour online and telephone access for legal, financial, and personal issues. Provided for CCBC employees at no cost. Administered by CIGNA behavioral.

Flexible Spending Accounts
(section 125)
Employees may select the FSA, which allows employees to pay for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Employees may allocate a maximum of $5,000 per household, per plan year for daycare related expenses, on a pre-tax basis. Employees may allocate a maximum of $2,550 for medical related expenses. A debit card is provided to simplify claims processing for health care expenses. Annual Open Enrollment is in October and November. Administered by Benefit Strategies.

Life Insurance
Eligible employees receive one times their annual salary rounded up to the nearest $1,000. The minimum benefit amount is $50,000 and the maximum benefit amount is $200,000. CCBC pays 90% of the premium. Evidence of insurability is required if enrollment occurs 31 days after hire date. Administered by The Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability (LTD)
Employees may enroll in the LTD Plan. Benefits are effective after 90 days of continuous total disability and pays 60% of the gross monthly salary. Evidence of insurability is required if enrollment occurs 31 days after the employee's hire date. Administered by The Standard Insurance Company.

Legal Services
Employees may enroll in the Legal Services benefit, which provides legal advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for commonly used legal services; plus will preparation, traffic violations, credit issues, warranty disputes, medical durable power of attorney and uncontested divorce. Annual Open Enrollment is in October/November. This plan is administered by Legal Resources.

Retirement Plans
Employees are eligible, based on position classification, to enroll in one of three retirement plans: (1) MD State Teachers Pension System, (2) MD State Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), or (3) Baltimore County Employees Retirement System. All plans require employee contributions except MD State ORP.

403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans
For the 2016 calendar year, if you are under age 50, you could contribute up to $18,000, and if you are age 50 or older, you could contribute up to $24,000 because of a $6,000 'catch up contribution'.
Vendors: AIG-VALIC, TIAA-CREF, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Lincoln and ING.

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
For 2016, if you are under the age of 50, you could contribute the maximum of $18,000 to your 457(b) plan. If you are age 50 or older, that maximum increases to $24,000 because of a $6,000 'catch up contribution.' Vendor: Voya Financial Advisors, Inc.

Tuition Waiver/
Reimbursement
CCBC tuition is waived for benefit-eligible employees after a probationary period, if applicable. Tuition reimbursement for courses taken at other colleges and universities are available after one year of CCBC employment. Employees are reimbursed: $200/credit undergraduate; $260/credit graduate courses, up to a maximum of 18 credits per fiscal year.

Financial Services
Employees have access to a free checking account, direct deposit, loans and other services at First Financial Federal Credit Union and M&T Bank.

Time Off (fiscal year)
12-month employees accrue up to 12 days for sick and safe leave the first year of employment and 18 days per year thereafter. 10-month employees accrue up to 10 sick days the first year and 15 days thereafter. All employees are granted 3 personal business days per fiscal year. Employees are eligible based on position classification and years of service to accrue a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 20 days of vacation per fiscal year.

Parking
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.