Location
Bethlehem, PA | United States
Job description
About B. Braun
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap ® and CAPS ® .
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 61,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise ® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit .
Position Summary:
Responsible for the administration of all benefit plans. Implements plan changes as well as new benefit programs. Ensures all plans are administered in compliance with regulations. Manages all vendor relationships. Directs the day-to-day work of the benefits team.
Responsibilities: Essential Duties
- Responsible for all employee benefit plans (health, welfare and leave administration) covering 6,000 employees in the US and Canada
- Manages all vendor and consulting relationships.
- Develops, plans and oversees the administ ration of all health and welfare plans. We are self-insured and must have experience managing these types of plans.
- Oversees administration of all retirement plans (401k, US pension and Puerto Rico Pension plans) with assets of $1B.
- Recommends enhancements and/or new benefit offerings based on market trends.
- Tracks and performs financial analysis of health plan performance.
- Responsible for developing the strategic plan for employee benefits.
- Ensures timely filings of 5500s, ACA reporting, etc.
- Manages Open Enrollment and our focus on preventive care and healthy lifestyles
- Designs, writes and manages our creative campaigns for all benefit related employee communications.
- Ensures compliance of all benefit plans.
- Manage and develop a team of 3 benefit analysts
- Strong organizational skills are a must
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135000-180000
Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc
Required:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
- 10 years of Benefits Administration experience required.
- Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Occasional business travel required
- Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with payroll processes and eligibility file feeds
- Ability to work and interact with all typles of employees in the company
Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of action.
- Manages activities of a functional area which has at least 2 departments or major functions through managers and/or experienced employees. Responsible for cost, method, and employee results.
- Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
- Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Frequent contact with external contractors/vendors.
Supervision Given and Received:
- Manages entry to intermediate level employees of a department or a function with 1 or 2 sections.
- Ensures budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at
Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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