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Tuolumne Me Wuk Tribal Council

Benefits Director In Training

Tuolumne Me Wuk Tribal Council, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Position Title:

Benefits Director in Training

Agency:

Reports to TMTC

Supervisor:

Benefits Director

Salary Classification:

TMTC/TMHA (E) Exempt Salary Classification

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Personal Holiday, 401(k) Match

Position Summary:

The Benefits Director in training will be learning the overall development and administration of all Tribal entities and CCMs benefit and insurance programs and will learn how to support the Tribe’s 401(k) plan. This position will learn the overall coordination of the Benefits Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Train in the coordination of internal and external resources of 401(k) and welfare benefit plans. Train in the administration of Tribal policies and procedures, plan documentation, contractual arrangements, and regulatory requirements.

Learn the management of 401(k) plan for the Tribe, including adherence to regulatory compliance and submission of annual 5500 reports.

Train in the selection of all employees and CCM health benefits and insurance, including broker selection, health benefit negotiations, and TPA selections.

Will learn to design, establish and manage self-insurance programs for employee benefits, Tribal benefits and other insurance programs.

Provide recommendations to the Benefits Director. Discuss all material issues related to Tribal and employee benefits.

Train in the management and coordination of the annual Open Enrollment process.

Train in how to prepare monthly reports and quarterly reports with brokers for the Benefits Committee, CAO, and CFO concerning fiscal performance of employees and Tribal benefit plans.

Review mandatory enforcements, suggested offerings, contracts, policies, Benefit Enrollment Guidebooks for employees and CCMs for accuracy.

Will be trained in the aspects of obtaining approval from the Benefits Committee and CAO/CFO for new employees and Tribal benefits for all divisions of the Tribe.

Will shadow the Benefits Director and assist and train Payroll Departments, Human Resources, Fiscal, other departments and other staff at all divisions of the Tribe.

Will be trained on how to develop and implement other policies and procedures as they relate to employee and Tribal benefits and insurance.

Train on how to coordinate with Tribal Legal Counsel and outside legal counsel on all issues related to employee and Tribal benefits and insurance.

Keep abreast of changing market conditions and innovations in the industry.

Will be trained in how the Tribal Plan administers MLR, Covered California primary, Medicare A & B primary, Medi-Cal primary, Tribal Plan Payor of Last Resort and collection agencies.

Train in how to work closely with PRC Department to gain access to EOBs, Purchase Orders for MLR and coordination of benefits.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred, bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or human resources and/or equivalent in a related field, or extensive experience in Tribal and Employee Benefits.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience with the design, and administration of employee/Tribal benefits, insurance, 401(k) plans and related vendor management in a professional services environment.

Project experience in implementing new benefit plans and programs preferred.

Must possess a valid California drivers’ license and comply with the requirements of the Tribe’s driving policy and insurance requirements.

Excellent business communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, along with strong customer, employee and Tribal focus and excellent planning and organizational skills.

Uphold Tribal Vision Statement:

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is a Sovereign Nation that is dedicated to upholding Social and Economic Stability through Self-Reliance and to promote the Health, Safety and Welfare of our Indian People.

Physical Requirements:

This position is deemed a level 1 and requires walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time; climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; pushing, pulling and lifting to 20 Pounds; raising objects overhead, manual dexterity for operation of computer, phones and small office machines; hearing, talking and good verbal and written communication skills; repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Indian Preference:

Preference in filling vacancies shall be given first to qualified Tuolumne Me-Wuk Community Council Members and then to enrolled Native Americans of any federally recognized tribe. Documentation for claiming preference must be provided with the application for consideration. Other than the above, the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribe is an equal opportunity employer.

Pre-employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon pre-employment background and drug test results.

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