Benefits And Wellness Manager/Administrator

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Summary: As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization, this role is responsible is responsible for end-to-end strategy and routine administration of all LLS benefit plans.

As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s People Organization Generalist.

• Oversees, develops, and manages all employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, flexible spending, 403(b) retirement, disability, and life insurance plans.
• Leads plan design, cost evaluation and strategic planning for annual benefits renewal. Presents strategic options and recommendations to leadership.
• Manages vendor relationships with all insurance carriers and benefit broker/consultant.
• Oversees COBRA processing for the organization and manages COBRA vendor.
• Continually grows and promotes the Wellness program, including marketing and communication, selecting content, managing wellness fund provided by insurance carrier, and vendor management.
• Serves as contact for employee questions and HR Generalists regarding benefit plans, coverage, procedures, and processes. Serves as liaison between plan participants and insurance carriers and escalates issues as required to ensure appropriate application of plan provisions.
• Oversees leave management and compliance for the organization. Manages outsourced leave administration and vendor.
• Serves as subject matter expert for benefit trends and market updates to maintain compliance and competitive recruiting position.
• Responsible for benefit program compliance, including making plan documents available to participants, non-discrimination testing, and annual reporting such as 5500.
• Manages benefits coordinator and administrative tasks. Coordinates with finance, payroll team, and other internal departments as needed.
• Assists in building of total reward strategy in cooperation with the Compensation Director.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience working with Dayforce preferred.
• CEBS or World at Work CBP certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in benefit administration.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A highly professional demeanor with the ability to handle confidential information and communicate on all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in all applications of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to successfully juggle multiple priorities.
• LLS has a 35-hour work week
• The average salary range is $90,000-$120,000, open to further discussion based on geography.

• Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
• Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.