Director Of Benefits

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for someone that has a passion for Total Rewards, Benefits and People & Culture Management.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Excellent total compensation package with an annual compensation of $85-$95k
• Operational incentive plan eligibility
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

What you will be doing:

Benefits:

• Primary contact for third-party benefit vendors and integration services.
• Supervise vendors and carriers; manage escalated benefits eligibility issues
• Annual Enrollment project manager (oversee all communications, ensure UKG accuracy, assist broker with obtaining census for rate marketing)
• Implement and administer plans
• Complete benefits analysis for transitions
• Review and analyze changes to federal and state benefits laws and implement changes as needed (communications, reports, eligibility, UKG, etc.)
• Provide guidance and interpretation of Benefits policies and processes to property P&C.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations as it relates to benefits administration.
• Oversee the updates to associate benefits open enrollment instructions in UKG
• Complete benefits analysis for transitions and ensure compliance with benefits tasks for dispositions
• Complete the bi-annual measurement period for benefits eligibility
• Delivers the corporate benefits orientation presentation to new associates

401(k):

• Manage day to day activities of retirement and executive retirement investment programs (including 401(k) plans, supplemental executive retirement plans, and defined contribution plans).
• First point of contact for: HUB (advisory services), TRP
• Assist payroll with Funding reconciliation.
• Complete Discrimination testing.

Compliance:

• Prepare reports to ensure compliance of Benefits programs such as regulatory filings, Form 5500 filings, 401(k) discrimination testing, PPACA filings, consolidated appropriations act, and HCE analysis of Benefits (top heavy).
• Follow-up with ERISA pro to ensure preparation of and mailing of benefit plan documentation and amendments including summary plan descriptions, summary annual reports.
• Complete ACA reporting (federal & state)

Does this sound like you?

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel, intermediate PowerPoint)
• Proven initiative, self-starter and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain response time to requests

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience in Human Resources/People & Culture
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with benefits strategy, plan administration
• Experience with UKG
• Knowledge of Benefits laws, regulations and compliance

The ideal candidate would be located in the Northern VA area, and able to commute to our corporate office in Fairfax, VA. We would consider remote work for the right candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience in Human Resources/People & Culture?
• Do you have a Minimum of 2 years' experience with benefits strategy, plan administration?
• Do you have Experience with UKG/Ultipro?
• Do you have Knowledge of Benefits laws, regulations and compliance?

Work Location: In person