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As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.
Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.
Job Responsibilities: What you will do
Oversee the day-to-day administration and compliance of company benefit programs including 3rd party vendor relationships.
- Lead all strategy, activities, and operation of benefits and well-being programs.
- Manage relationship and monitor performance of outsourced vendors. Regularly analyze performance of 3rd party vendors against contracted defined service levels.
- In partnership with benefits broker/consultant, coordinate periodic RFPs for insurance and wellness vendors.
- Manage annual regulatory filings. Monitor regulations and proactively ensure all benefit plans and programs are compliant with applicable state and federal laws including HIPAA Privacy.
- Oversee vendor fee and premium payment processes, ensuring data is accurate and timely.
- Conduct follow up to ensure transactional processes are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Identify and provide problem resolution options for issues and communicate any escalated concerns to upper management.
- Participate as member of 401(k) committee.
- Coordinate enrollment and oversee operations and reporting for Deferred Comp plan.
- Collaborate/partner with HRIS and third-party vendors to ensure smooth workflow and accurate data input.
- Lead the annual insurance enrollment processes.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date procedures for all department functions.
- Lead implementation activities of new processes, programs and plans.
- Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
Qualifications: What you need to bring
- 5+ years' experience with benefit administration and/or benefit vendor management required.
- Previous experience with 401k administration required.
- Previous experience leading others in a team environment is preferred.
- Must be excellent communicator capable of tailoring messages to audiences of all levels.
- Must be able to cultivate culture of trust and openness.
- Must be knowledgeable of state and federal laws pertaining to benefits.
- Must have excellent analytical skills and able to provide solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals.
- Must be able to facilitate meetings and speak in public.
Pay Range: $65,00.00 - $90,000.00 Annual DOE
What we offer:
- Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
- Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
- 401(K)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Covered or Tuition Assistance Programs
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
