Director of Benefits
Job#: 7269
Job Description:
WHO WE AREApex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of services, including strategy and enablement, innovation and productivity, and technology foundations to drive better results and bring more value to our clients.?Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India. Apex is a part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.
At Apex Systems, we prioritize professional development, work-life balance, and fostering a collaborative culture. We value our teams well-being and recognize the importance of building strong relationships. Thats why we organize regular team-building events and philanthropic days to give back to the community - fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among our team.
Join us for career advancement, innovative solutions, and a supportive environment focused on your success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Benefits Director is responsible for administration of health and welfare plans for Apex Systems. This role provides special guidance and assistance to all locations on various employee benefit plans, as needed. This role manages vendor relationships as well as recommends and implements approved, new, or modified plans and employee benefits policies. You will develop strategies to aid the compliance with applicable national requirements. The Benefits Director surveys industry and/or community to determine companys competitive position in employee benefits and recommends, coordinates, and installs approved, new, or modified plans and employee benefit policies in addition to the administration of existing plans. You will manage the benefits team and work with internal partners to establish systems, reporting and other tools need to administer the plans
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administering employee benefits programs for two populations, such as 401(k) retirement savings plans; major medical plans; limited medical; dental plan; vision plan; term life insurance plans; temporary disability programs; long term disability and voluntary plans such as accident insurance and critical illness insurance. This includes working with internal partners to establish systems, reporting and other tools need to administer the plans
- Evaluating and comparing existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information
- Plans, develops, and/or participates in area and industry surveys
- Work with Broker to analyze results of surveys and develops specific recommendations for review by management
- Developing specifications for new plans or modifies existing plans to:
- maintain companys competitive position in labor market
- obtain uniform benefit package for all company locations, where possible
- Coordinating the company’s wellness initiatives
- Vendor Management of vendors in both a self-funded and fully insured environment.
- Annual audit preparation for Worker’s Compensation and 401(k)
- Benefit communication and education – keeping Contractor Care and Employee Services aware of updates that will affect our employees as well as ACA education.
- Preparing Federal and State required reporting
- Managing and mentoring a benefits team
- Open Enrollment preparation, implementation, and educations
- Fiduciary responsibility for the 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- Develops cost control procedures to assure maximum coverage at the least possible cost to company and employee and coordinates the company’s wellness program
- Vendor management of Benefits Administration System including but not limited to file management, pricing negotiation, and open enrollment preparation
REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelors degree and five (5) years’ experience in Benefits Administration, OR A masters degree in Human Resource Management and four (4) years’ experience in Benefits Administration, OR Any appropriate combination of education and experience
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Benefits Administration and/or management, preferably with a multi-state employer with self-funded plans
- 5+ years of team leadership or management
- This position will be a hybrid role and requires 3 days in-office per week, based in Richmond, VA.
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Training and Advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Birthdays Off
- Philanthropic Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Partial Gym Membership Paid
- Team Building Events
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact [email protected].