Employee Benefits, Director
City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
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Salary commensurate with experience
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General Description And Classification Standards
The Employee Benefits Director plans, develops, manages, and leads the employee benefit programs within the organization in accordance with the City charter and municipal ordinances.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising staff; directing activities; administering the payroll, pension and insurance programs; supervising the receipt of daily cash and cash reports from various revenue sources; evaluating the financial systems within the Bureau; and processing associated paperwork.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises the Benefits Manager position and oversees the management of all employees in the Employee Benefits division.
Supervision Received
Direction received is very general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives. This is a policy-advisory level of management and would be considered middle" management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
- Advises, consults and serves as a member of the management team in the development and execution of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based on broad corporate goals, acquisitions, strategic planning and growth objectives.
- Evaluates and analyzes the results of the programs and services regularly and systematically; reports these results to the chief executive officer in addition to other management reporting such as benefit loss and claims control, sales, budgets, division P&L, special projects, etc.
- Reviews and analyzes the benefits market to determine employee needs, trends, regulations and practices, and develops competitive programs and services to meet company goals.
- Establishes and maintains long-term networking relationships and centers of influence through active involvement and participation in business, social, community and political arenas, boards or activities.
- Prepares and monitors department budget.
- Plans and directs the implementation and administration of benefits programs designed to ensure employees against loss of income due to illness, injury or retirement.
- Directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits programs such as insurance plans, pension plans, 401(k), life and special employer-sponsored plans.
- Plans the modification of existing benefits programs.
- Directs support functions in providing customer service, information records, claims, etc.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee benefits.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards and resolving problems. Leadership Provided Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing performance appraisals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public or business administration or a related field.
5-8 years' of progressively responsible management experience in finance, accounting or a related area and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
Preferred Education & Experience
Master's degree in finance, accounting, public or business administration or a related field and 8-10 years' of progressively responsible management experience in finance, accounting or a related area and supervisory experience; equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.
CEBS certification.
Licensures and Certifications None required. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Human Resources -
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