Job Description
Tracking Code
2000-437
Job Description
WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 13 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.
What You Will Be Doing
The Director of Benefits is responsible for driving the strategy, design, development, communication and administration of the firm's health and welfare, and retirement plans. Advises, consults and serves as a member of the firm's Benefits Committee and Retirement Committee.
The Director of Benefits leads and manages the firm-wide Benefits Team, motivating and developing staff to become a high-performing team by providing mentoring and training for each team member as a cornerstone of their career development.
Assists with proactively supporting client service by actively participating in the Firm's ServiceMatters initiative. Ensures that staff members are providing quality service to internal members/departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors by displaying professionalism via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person and by encouraging an atmosphere that rewards a "can do" attitude.
What You Will Be Doing
Works with the Firm's Chief Human Resources Officer and Human Resources Directors to develop employee benefit strategy.
Manages vendor relationships and negotiates plan coverage, services, and costs with carriers and brokers.
Designs, develops, and administers the company's benefit plans and programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), defined benefit plan, and any other ancillary benefits.
Reviews and analyzes the market to determine trends, regulations and practices, and develops competitive programs and offerings for the firm's lawyers and staff across multi-jurisdictions and countries.
Manage and administer the firm's defined benefit plan for partners, interfacing with legal counsel, actuaries and advisors and to ensure an accurate and timely execution of related activities.
Oversee management of the 401(k) plan.
Ensures jurisdictional compliance of all benefits programs.
Oversees selection, participation and analysis of benefits surveys and other external instruments to aid the firm in strategic decision making. Gathers benchmarking information to assist in benefits program design.
Leads ongoing education programs and guidance to all personnel regarding health and welfare issues.
Communicates and manages process improvements and vendor issues with other HR leadership and appropriate operational team members.
Manages all audits for health and welfare plans.
Required Skills
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Demonstrated ability to partner and move projects and programs forward independently, yet in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Extensive expertise, knowledge, and understanding of health and welfare plan administration, including state and federal regulations.
Critical thinking and sound judgment with ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with all levels of leadership, and technology and business partners along with managing a productive working relationship.
Experience in providing accurate, timely and responsive support on complex problems.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects/deliverables, work with a sense of urgency, to meet deadlines.
Capable of maintaining confidence of personal and highly sensitive information.
Demonstrated high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent relevant work experience, required.
Certification in Global Benefits Management/IFEBP, PHR, SPHR or CEBS, preferred.
Required Experience
10+ years of progressive experience with employee benefits, with at least three years managing a team.
Experience with managing defined benefits plans required.
Extensive experience with a variety of compensation concepts, practices, and procedures required.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.
WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.
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Job Location
Miamisburg, Ohio, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability
