Benefits Manager, Health & Welfare

We're looking for a full-time, staff Benefits Manager, Health & Welfare to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Philadelphia, PA.The Manager, Benefits - Health and Welfare role will manage day to day administration, communication and various projects related to the Health and Welfare benefits. This role will lead activities and initiatives of various benefit programs including communications for the benefits plans, D&Z wellness program, compliance and new hire/open enrollment materials, using a variety of methods to ensure outreach to all targeted employees, creating and updating employee communications, and maintaining the MyBenefits Communications Portal. The role will also be responsible for implementing activities related to our D&Z Wellness Program. This role will lead all Open Enrollment activities and be knowledgeable on benefits rules and procedures to be able to answer questions as needed from HR and/or other employees.

As the Benefits Manager, Health & Welfare, here's the work you'll do:

• Plan, organize and implement employee communications relating to employee benefits, plan compliance and the wellness program. Using a variety of methods, create and update employee communications. Coordinate the activities across various platforms and businesses at D&Z. Own open enrollment communications work stream from planning to execution. Maintain the Benefits SharePoint site, Benefits Toolbox. Update and distribute compliance materials to employees on an annual and as needed basis.
• Lead the implementation, delivery and evaluation of the D&Z Wellbeing program. Promote and market the program. Liaison with the vendors and brokers on the Achieve Wellbeing platform. Evaluate and report on the program on a regular basis. Bring forward ideas for improvement. Develop and nurture a network of Wellness Ambassadors across the D&Z businesses. Coordinate the planning and delivery of onsite programs such as health fairs, health screenings, nutrition counseling and flu shots.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the Benefit focus employee communications portal. Updates the employee facing front end while loading appropriate content on an annual basis for Open Enrollment and an ongoing basis as needed. Understand the BenefitFocus system to answer questions and trouble-shoot issues related to various benefits enrollment.
• Handle the tracking and completion of compliance reporting and filings related to the Health and Welfare plans. Work with Sr. Benefits Manager and broker to ensure that filings are accurate, complete and on time. Work in conjunction with the broker, vendors and Benefits leadership and team. Maintain an annual calendar of Benefits Compliance items and communicate to the Benefits team.
• Facilitate ongoing benefits programs and projects including Open Enrollment and implementation of new benefits offerings throughout the year.

• Working knowledge of Health & Welfare plans, compliance-ERISA/DOL/ACA, eligibility, and enrollment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use Canva to design communications.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office, with Excell, PowerPoint; Canva; SAP SuccessFactors; strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills; Strong sense of urgency; Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service and support; responsive to requests.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 6+ years of experience working in benefits.
• Experience in employee communications and/or wellness a plus
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of background screening process.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $90,640.00 - $135,960.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!