Director of Employee Benefits

Director of Employee Benefits
Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2015-1603834
Location: CA 94556, CA
Department: Human Resources
Closing: 12/9/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Background

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian heritage and Liberal Arts education, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 3,100 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College that they founded.

Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education rooted in inclusive excellence and community. Ranked in the Top 5 Best Colleges: Western Region by U.S. News & World Report, Saint Mary's reputation for exceptional academic quality and unparalleled heart stems from its vibrant heritage as a Lasallian, Catholic, Liberal Arts institution. World-class faculty and exceptional staff join together with students to form a close-knit community that provides innovative education through hands-on, real world experience. The College is also deeply committed to the educational benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

The Director of Employee Benefits reports to the AVP & Chief Human Resources Officer and is responsible for the overall design, implementation, administration, and communication of the College's retirement, health and welfare benefit programs. This includes activities to develop, design, and implement benefit programs that support the College to attract and retain a high quality and diverse workforce of faculty and staff. The Director will administer and process all College employee benefit programs in accordance with pertinent laws, regulations and union contracts. The Director will also recommend new and/or modified benefit plan policies and procedures.This position develops cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage at the best possible cost to the College and employees. The Director provides oversight and supervision to direct reports. Manage, monitor and continuously improve processes; and administer complex systems to provide services to the Saint Mary's College community. Proactively research and analyze current trends, develop comparisons and information relevant to benefits.

1. Benefits: Consult with brokers and other groups/committees to negotiate benefit contracts and rates. Plan and direct the implementation and administration of employee benefit programs such as health, dental, life, vision, disability insurances, worker's compensation, EAP, retirement, Tuition Exchange, and other programs. Prepare and communicate information to employees and former employees (as applicable) about benefit programs, procedures, changes, additions and government mandated disclosures. Maintain knowledge of and analysis of government regulations, benefit program trends and prevailing practices among other institutions. Research, analyze and evaluate services, coverages and options available in the market. Recommend program changes, additions, carriers etc., to management. Plan and execute annual open enrollment. Supervise the delivery and presentation of regular new employee benefit orientation sessions. Organize, plan and direct various benefit educational events.

2. Benefits Programs Administration and Analytics: Assure accuracy of eligibility, enrollment and billing for employee benefit programs. Assist in external audits of employee benefits programs.Coordinate and oversee Unemployment Compensation responses and challenge errors in both claims decisions and account charges. Manage Workers Compensation claims and appeals.Provide overall oversight and direction for management and\ communication of leave programs. Individual counseling of employees on retirement and all leave issues, as requested.

3. Systems / Reporting: Management of all benefits systems including healthcare, retirement, sick / vacation accruals, leaves, workers compensation and HRIS reporting. Ensures integrity of system reports.

4. Daily Operations and Benefits Related Compliance Activities: Collaborate with the Finance Department to develop budgets, code benefits, generate reports, reconcile accounts, and manage direct regular staff and student workers in daily benefits program services to staff and faculty. Approve and monitor all benefit related payroll and employee work status change requests that impact leave accrual, premiums, eligibility, etc. due to pay rate, work schedule, FTE, changes, etc. Keeper of the Medical and Benefit related records for legal purposes (subpoenas, audits, etc.). Work with legal counsel on relevant employment related matters as well as develop and maintain summary plan descriptions for legal review and VP/Trustee approval.

5. Ability to work weekend and evening hours as needed.

Experience and Qualifications

Education:

REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

5 years of experience in benefits preferred.

Higher education experience is highly desired.

Faculty union experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal skills. Must have analytical, mathematical and computer skills. Knowledge in Colleague highly desirable. Desired current knowledge in California and Federal Labor Laws and Regulations as it applies to benefits and leaves. Supervisory experience in a higher education, unionized environment preferred. Ability to effectively handle multiple situations with appropriate judgment and ability to make sound decisions. Excellent organizational skills required; accuracy and attention to detail required. Ability to demonstrate initiative, responsibility and flexibility required. Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds required. Basic knowledge of accounting and payroll tax laws.

Licenses & Certifications:

REQUIRED: N/A PREFERRED: CEBS, SPHR

Supplemental Information

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Application Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu. Your application is considered complete if you include the following:

1. Resume
   
2. Cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the Mission of the College
   
3. The name and contact information for three (3) professional references
   
4. Consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check
   

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws. Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, see the website here http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.


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