Total Rewards Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Engage in yearly discussions regarding benefits strategy and provide recommendations for new benefits and modifications to existing plan coverage.

• Oversee the open enrollment process, which includes creating benefit guides, managing benefit renewals, conducting vendor meetings, presenting to employees, and compiling enrollment reports.

• Evaluate leave requests and collaborate with local HR Partners to make approval or denial decisions.

• Reconcile weekly 401(k) payroll deductions with reports from retirement vendors.

• Manage transitions between benefit vendors and onboard new vendors, including setting up and testing plans in Workday.

• Complete annual filings such as RxDC, healthcare 5500, and CMS submissions.

• Ensure that Workers Compensation posters are current at all locations.

• Distribute annual Medicare Part D creditable coverage notifications to employees and retirees.

• Maintain annual benefit limits and rates within Workday.

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, and third-party consultants on updates to Workday benefits.

• Assist with benefits audits and address inquiries from auditors.

• Oversee the 409A plan's open enrollment process and update Workday with deferral elections and eligibility information.

• Conduct in-depth benefits analysis and research to uncover trends, opportunities, and best practices.

• Act as a subject matter expert, offering recommendations on complex HR benefits matters.

• Stay informed about trends in the benefits industry and changes in regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Capability to manage relationships with benefit vendors.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Familiarity with the Workday system or a quick aptitude for learning new HRIS systems.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.

• Ability to manage large-scale projects and track progress effectively.

• High degree of integrity and confidentiality.

• A mindset geared towards process improvement.

• Understanding of employee benefits packages.

• Proficient in creating and manipulating reports in Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick days.

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 401K plan with company matching.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Lifestyle Spending Account provided at no cost to the employee.

• Identity Theft protection offered at no cost to the employee.

• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to the employee.

• Telemedicine services at no cost to the employee.

• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).