Job Description: *****MUST HAVE HANDLED AN ORGANIZATION WITH 1000 EMPLOYEES OR MORE AT A MINIMUM.

***** $80-85k.

Strategic thinker capable of providing information to senior executives and managing/administering benefits plan.

FAIRFAX COUNTY.My client a building services distributor seeking an experienced Benefits Manager professional for the position of Benefits Manager headquartered in Washington Metropolitan area providing service for 171 business locations across US and Canada.

The qualified candidate will assist with creating continuing improvement and extending best practices throughout the organization.The position offers competitive rates, excellent health, dental and vision plans, company-paid life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Essential Duties: The position of the Benefits Manager is to provide a senior and field point of contact for all Benefits related questions and implementation processes.

Administering of ALL benefits including experience with 401k, medical, (negotiating and locating benefit carriers) for 2300 employees, LTD, STD, FMLA, benefit compliance company wide, designing insurance plans, retirement plan management, mergers and acquisitions experience, managing open enrollments, employee and labor relations, workers compensations etc. The position creates and enforces benefits Policy and Procedure as guided by the corporate directives.

It is responsible for creating continuous improvement and extending best practices throughout the organization.

This position will be based in Herndon, VA. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive corporate benefits strategy that is aligned with the business strategy while appropriately balancing the company's financial objectives and competitiveness of benefit offerings.

The role oversees benefit design, financing, implementation, administration and vendor relationship management as well as analysis and research to ensure the viability and success of various benefit initiatives.

This position will provide the full scope of support for approximately 2300 employees in over 170 locations in the US and Canada.

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Prepares and communicates information to employees and former employees about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures.

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Analyzes and evaluates services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs best meeting needs of organization.

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Provides services to employees to answer their benefit questions, resolve problems related to access to or payment of benefits, orient newly eligible employees, and process enrollment forms, changes, and loan requests.

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Maintains employee benefits data in automated human resources information systems.

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Coordinates transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors, and consultants.

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Negotiates and contracts with benefit plan providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration.

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Recommends benefit plan changes to management.

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Notifies employees and labor union representatives of changes in benefit programs.

Requirements: .

Minimum 5 years in a lead benefits role experience.

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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Human Resources related field with advanced academic and professional training preferred.

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Strong business acumen and analytical mindset with the ability to lead, implement, and facilitate change.

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Advanced Excel, Access, Word, AS/400, and HR systems, preferably ADP. Strong analytical and decision-making skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

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Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects/work initiatives at one time, adapt to changes and consistently meet deadlines.

Experience with managing benefits function for a large multi-site organization.

Demonstrated leadership skills and process orientation.

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Strong project management skills.

Strong ability to work in changing environment, see through complexity.

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Strong influencing and coaching skills.

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Proven experience in developing and coaching a team.

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Ability to be effective in a highly matrixed environment, to effectively communicate with and influence all levels of the organization and drive change.

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Demonstrated successful experience in working in a demanding, high performance work environment and team oriented culture.

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CEBS Certification is a plusJob Experience: 7-10 years of benefits management experience - NOT HR! Bachelors Degree required, Advanced degree preferred.

$80-95K.

MUST HAVE HANDLED AN ORGANIZATION WITH 1000 EMPLOYEES OR MORE AT A MINIMUM.

ENERGETIC personality looking for growth, willing and able to grow with an organisation.

Experience working with a firm that constantly is in acquisitions mode, highly desirable.

LOCAL candidates preferred.

Northern VA. Must have reliable means of transportation.

NO relocation offered.

Please submit resume to sybil.kalu [at] adeccona [dot] com 703-885-5591.

Minimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: More than 5 years

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