Goucher College
Benefits & Wellness Manager
Goucher College, Towson, Maryland, United States, 21286
TITLE:
Benefits & Wellness ManagerRemote Type:
HybridLOCATION:
Goucher College CampusTIME TYPE:
Full timePOSTED DATE:
Posted 13 Days AgoREQ ID: R-0000000512
Job Description:
The Benefits & Wellness Manager is responsible for advancing the overall mission of the College by initiating programs and services that attract, retain, support, and motivate a diverse and highly qualified faculty, administration, and staff. Responsibilities include serving as the primary departmental representative for health and wellness administration; managing leave programs including but not limited to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); managing requests for ADA accommodations; handling related compliance initiatives and administering various day-to-day functions of the department.Essential Job Functions:25 % A. Serve as the primary departmental representative for all health and welfare benefits administration (e.g., enrollments, changes, terminations, plan design questions, oversight of invoice reconciliation, carrier and subscriber correspondence, retirement plan and healthcare flexible spending account non-discrimination testing). Benefits include health, dental, vision, accident, accidental death and dismemberment, basic and voluntary life, & disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and the Employee Assistance Program. Manage the logistics of the annual open enrollment process. Maintain compliance with regard to record maintenance and required reporting to include but not limited to COBRA, ERISA, PPACA (annual 1095-C form process), and federal and state benefits law.25 % B. Coordinate and administer FMLA, and other types of leave requests, and requests for ADA accommodations in compliance with federal law and College policy. Manage eligibility requirements, required documentation, and return to work schedules. Maintain compliance with regard to record maintenance.15% C. Develop and oversee year-round wellness strategy and programming, including developing content for the Wellness Newsletter and collaborating with vendors and the HR team to offer engaging wellness events for staff and faculty.5 % D. Collaborate with the Talent & Technology Manager and Director in the development, use, and maintenance of the HRIS system regarding collection, retrieval, accessibility, and usage of employee information for benefits, wellness, and leave purposes. Program the system for open enrollment. Regularly run reports from the system.5 % E. Work on special projects, audits, research, etc. as assigned by the AVP and/or Director. Examples include AAUP reporting, 5500s, Medicare data match, and benefits surveys.5 % F. Manage the logistics of new hire benefits enrollment process.5% G. Assist with the development and maintenance of Goucher College policies and procedures for faculty and staff benefits, wellness, and leave programs. Analyze and interpret policies and procedures to provide guidance and counseling related to benefits, wellness, and leave programs.Education:Required: Bachelor’s degree.Preferred: Master’s degree in Human Resources, or related field, or relevant HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CEBS).Professional Experience:Required: 3 years of experience in the administration of various benefit plans (e.g., health, retirement, leave), and knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply benefits-related laws and regulations (e.g., COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, PPACA). Experience preparing various benefits-related reports. Experience in facilitating a robust wellness program. Experience with managing benefits within an HCM platform.Preferred: 7 years of experience with the design, administration, and communication of employee benefit plans. Experience with Workday.PM21Job Category:Staff
Pay Range:$83,385.00-$98,100.00
Application Instructions:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Please submit the following application materials:Cover Letter
Resume
3 references
Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCandidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.Internal Employees
Apply Internally using the Find Jobs ReportAbout Goucher College
At Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and diversity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences.
Our Commitments to One Another:
As members of the Goucher College community, we hold the following commitments as core:
Respect:
We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond.
Inclusion:
Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded.
Communication:
We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a diversity of voices is heard and valued.
Service and Social Justice:
We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding.
Responsibility:
Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community.
Invitation to Candidates:
Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing diversity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond.
Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site.
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Benefits & Wellness ManagerRemote Type:
HybridLOCATION:
Goucher College CampusTIME TYPE:
Full timePOSTED DATE:
Posted 13 Days AgoREQ ID: R-0000000512
Job Description:
The Benefits & Wellness Manager is responsible for advancing the overall mission of the College by initiating programs and services that attract, retain, support, and motivate a diverse and highly qualified faculty, administration, and staff. Responsibilities include serving as the primary departmental representative for health and wellness administration; managing leave programs including but not limited to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); managing requests for ADA accommodations; handling related compliance initiatives and administering various day-to-day functions of the department.Essential Job Functions:25 % A. Serve as the primary departmental representative for all health and welfare benefits administration (e.g., enrollments, changes, terminations, plan design questions, oversight of invoice reconciliation, carrier and subscriber correspondence, retirement plan and healthcare flexible spending account non-discrimination testing). Benefits include health, dental, vision, accident, accidental death and dismemberment, basic and voluntary life, & disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and the Employee Assistance Program. Manage the logistics of the annual open enrollment process. Maintain compliance with regard to record maintenance and required reporting to include but not limited to COBRA, ERISA, PPACA (annual 1095-C form process), and federal and state benefits law.25 % B. Coordinate and administer FMLA, and other types of leave requests, and requests for ADA accommodations in compliance with federal law and College policy. Manage eligibility requirements, required documentation, and return to work schedules. Maintain compliance with regard to record maintenance.15% C. Develop and oversee year-round wellness strategy and programming, including developing content for the Wellness Newsletter and collaborating with vendors and the HR team to offer engaging wellness events for staff and faculty.5 % D. Collaborate with the Talent & Technology Manager and Director in the development, use, and maintenance of the HRIS system regarding collection, retrieval, accessibility, and usage of employee information for benefits, wellness, and leave purposes. Program the system for open enrollment. Regularly run reports from the system.5 % E. Work on special projects, audits, research, etc. as assigned by the AVP and/or Director. Examples include AAUP reporting, 5500s, Medicare data match, and benefits surveys.5 % F. Manage the logistics of new hire benefits enrollment process.5% G. Assist with the development and maintenance of Goucher College policies and procedures for faculty and staff benefits, wellness, and leave programs. Analyze and interpret policies and procedures to provide guidance and counseling related to benefits, wellness, and leave programs.Education:Required: Bachelor’s degree.Preferred: Master’s degree in Human Resources, or related field, or relevant HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CEBS).Professional Experience:Required: 3 years of experience in the administration of various benefit plans (e.g., health, retirement, leave), and knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply benefits-related laws and regulations (e.g., COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, PPACA). Experience preparing various benefits-related reports. Experience in facilitating a robust wellness program. Experience with managing benefits within an HCM platform.Preferred: 7 years of experience with the design, administration, and communication of employee benefit plans. Experience with Workday.PM21Job Category:Staff
Pay Range:$83,385.00-$98,100.00
Application Instructions:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Please submit the following application materials:Cover Letter
Resume
3 references
Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCandidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.Internal Employees
Apply Internally using the Find Jobs ReportAbout Goucher College
At Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and diversity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences.
Our Commitments to One Another:
As members of the Goucher College community, we hold the following commitments as core:
Respect:
We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond.
Inclusion:
Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded.
Communication:
We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a diversity of voices is heard and valued.
Service and Social Justice:
We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding.
Responsibility:
Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community.
Invitation to Candidates:
Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing diversity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond.
Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site.
Read Less
PI601013392215-30169-35601910