at RSM US LLP in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.
The Benefits Manager executes health, welfare and retirement benefit strategies and priorities for North America. Manages benefit vendors and contributes to the evaluation of current and potential new vendors for North America. Leads the benefits center of expertise and manages a team that resolves escalated benefits vendor issues and executes required functions of the COE. Partners with other COEs such as Communications, Talent Operations and Talent Technology to ensure appropriate setup of internal systems and education of key groups. Ensures legal compliance of employee benefit programs including reporting and disclosures.
Essential Duties:
Supports the Benefits, Absence & Wellbeing Director by:
Operating as part of an integrated Wellbeing & Rewards team in collaboration with compensation, wellbeing, absence, rewards and recognition
Becoming established and recognized internally as the benefits subject matter expert
Managing the benefit vendors relationships for North American offerings and leverage the internal Vendor Management function
Evaluating and making recommendations regarding prospective vendors, services, coverage and options available to determine programs best meeting needs of the organization.
Monitors existing vendor performance and reports deviations from standards.
Leading the Benefits COE team and leveraging the team for escalated service issues and health, welfare and retirement plan projects
Leveraging third party advisors and strategic problem solving to create scalable, future focused solutions
Partnering with internal stakeholders Talent Technology and Talent Operations to prioritize and align benefits project resources.
Partnering with Employee Relations and internal and external legal resources to ensure benefit program compliance
Partnering with finance and risk management to ensure appropriate cost and risk leverage regarding benefit programs and benefits forecasting
Collaborating with Benefits, Absence and Wellbeing director and internal communications resources to ensure effective employee education and placement of benefit communications.
Overseeing and ensures successful annual benefits enrollment
Possessing strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
BA/BS Degree - Required
MA/MS - Preferred
GBA/CEBS/CBP Certification - Preferred (ultimately required to obtain)
HIPAA Training - Preferred (ultimately required to obtain)
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office - Required
Proficient in Workday - Required
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 8 years of relevant benefits or related experience required
3-5 yrs. Team management experience
3-5 yrs. Customer Service experience - Required
2-3 yrs. Working in collaborative or team environment
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy during the process of educating, mentoring, and coaching staff and business partners -required
Ability to lead, impact, and influence change - required
High level of customer engagement skills - required
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs,... For full info follow application link.
RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
