Saint Joseph's University
Location
Philadelphia, PA | United States
Job description
Welcome and Introduction
Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
Saint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail
[email protected] , visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University's Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University's response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit . Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights .
Open to: Internal and External Applicants
Full-Time or Part-Time Status
Full-Time, 12 months
Staff Job Type
Salaried/Exempt
Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications
The Director, Benefits & Wellness is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, evaluation, and communication of the University's benefits and wellness programs, policies, and plans. This role requires a forward-thinking, analytics-driven individual while fostering a culture of well-being within the University community. This position will have 1-2 direct reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
Benefits - Oversee an approximate $30M benefits budget and plan annually.
- Ensure ERISA compliance with all benefit plans and serve as HIPAA Officer.
- Conduct benefit plan needs assessment, and evaluate existing benefit programs for cost effectiveness, and overall value to employee community.
- Determine and recommend plans to be offered/changed based on local and national market data, best practices, recruitment/retention data, and university resources.
- Implement and manage benefit plans including the development of key metrics.
- Monitor the legislative environment for proposed changes in applicable regulations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Provide advice in the development of policies and procedures and communicate the same to employees.
- Direct relationships with University insurance brokers and vendors, as well as retirement plan vendors and community partners.
- Oversee employee benefit communications.
- Serve as Administrative Liaison to the University Retirement Plan Committee.
- Manage the collection and submission of all required employment and benefit data under the Affordable Care Act.
- Audit record keeping of benefits records to ensure accuracy and service to employees.
- Audit and evaluate benefits process for billing, enrollments, terminations and life status changes.
Employee Wellness - Design and implement a comprehensive, data-informed employee wellness program.
- Chairs the University employee wellness committee, collaborating cross-functionally to develop and promote employee health and wellness.
- Assess ROI for current and future health and wellness strategies, presenting data to leadership annually.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Serve on committees and special projects as requested by University Leadership.
- Assist in the planning of employee events, such as the annual Benefits/Wellness Fair and Go Move Challenge.
- Review vendor contracts.
- Support contract negotiations with University unions.
- Oversee HR office operations as needed in absence of the Vice President.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
- This position may require additional hours and/or occasional evening or weekend hours related to the needs of the work duties, or professional conferences/special events
- Visual acuity- able to read computer screens and perform data entry
- Need to be able to use a keyboard (minimally partial manual dexterity)
- The ability to travel to all Saint Joseph's University locations occasionally (Hawk Hill, University City, and Lancaster)
- This position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement per the University's guidelines and meeting performance expectations
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree recommended, may consider relevant work experience and practical knowledge in place of a bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in all lines of benefits administration
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing direct reports and/or in successful project management
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and/or Google Workspace.
- Demonstrated quantitative/analytical skills, such as file integrations and vendor communications
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Personal commitment to excellence, particularly in the areas of data accuracy, customer service, best practices in employment, benefits management, and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong preference for experience managing benefits functions in a higher education environment
- Experience in change management with the ability to thrive in a fast paced and mulit-faceted environment
- Experience managing benefits for unionized employees
- Certifications strongly preferred: CEBS, GBA, CBP, or HRCI/SHRM
- HRIS software experience, Workday preferred
Union: None
Department: 118000 - Human Resources
Open Until Filled: No
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