Director of Employee Benefits

2 weeks ago

Newark, New Jersey, United States NJ TRANSIT Full time
Job Title: Director, Employee Benefits

At NJ TRANSIT, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Employee Benefits to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the administration of employee benefits, including health and welfare plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Hire, train, and direct Benefits Department Managers and Staff, with a focus on Rail, Non-Agreement, and Police populations.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Union delegates regarding Agreement populations.
  • Advise upper management on Agreement benefits-related issues.
  • Assist with DAG and OPRA requests, special reporting, and other file requests.
  • Ensure benefits are in compliance with Union contract rules, regulations, and company policies.
  • Coordinate with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) to ensure compliance with regulations and coverage for Rail Union members.
  • Administer the Rail Supplemental Sick Insurance Plan.
  • Support Risk Management with FELA claims as needed.
  • Oversee coordination with Third Party Billing for Union members on leave and not payrolling.
  • Support Senior Management with the development and analysis of Agreement benefit proposals for multi-year contracts.
  • Interpret insurance plans and contracts, and provide recommendations to Labor Relations for Agreement negotiations.
  • Provide historical and interpretative reports to Labor Relations and Finance.
  • Support procurement efforts (RFPs) to secure health and welfare carriers to administer NJ TRANSIT's Benefit Plans.
  • Ensure vendors are administering plans correctly under Agreement contracts.
  • Support regulatory compliance by adhering to legislative changes and updating administrative procedures as required.
  • Support annual Open Enrollments.
  • Support Senior Management with adherence to regulatory requirements, including Legal, Government, IRS, and DOL rules and regulations.
Requirements:
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related area, or equivalent.
  • Eight (8) years of applied experience with employee benefits administration of health and welfare plans.
  • Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership and excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Solid understanding of health and welfare benefit programs and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws, access, release of information, and release control technologies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working Environment:

Office/Remote/Field

NJ TRANSIT offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including comprehensive family health insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, paid leave, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits plan, retirement plans, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Learn more about NJ TRANSIT and sign up for our next live information session at WWW.NJTRANSIT.COM/BEST.

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