Looking for a place where you can truly make an impact?  Where you can implement your ideas?  Where the only constant is change?  Then we may have something for you.

Willamette Dental is on the leading edge of dentistry.  Maybe you’ve heard the latest buzzword in healthcare:  evidence-based medicine.  Well, when it comes to evidence-based dentistry we’ve been there for years—well before it was popular (even when it was unpopular!).  And now we’re ready to take it to the next level.

To get there, we need to take our workforce to the next level—and that includes benefits.  We’re asking, “How can benefits help us attract and retain the workforce of the future?”  We’ll need you to help us answer that question.

We’re looking for someone who can take their expertise in employee benefits to help us attract and retain the optimal workforce.  This role is both strategic and hands-on.  With the help of an assistant, you’ll identify benefits needs, make recommendations, and implement changes.  And yes, there will still be the day-to-day administration of benefits programs that you’ll oversee.  Internal customer service is very important.

Take a look at the job summary below.  If it looks like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Benefits Manager

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the company provides the benefits necessary to attract and retain the optimal workforce.   This position also ensures that the communication of benefits programs to employees is effective and efficient and that the company is compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

·         Identifies, analyzes, and understands benefits needs of employee groups required to carry out company’s unique philosophy and mission.  Benefits managed include medical, dental, disability/life, 401k, deferred compensation, workers compensation, as well as wellness, vision, and flexible spending accounts.

·         Analyzes existing benefits policies of company vs. prevailing practices among similar organizations to establish competitive benefits programs. 

·         Recommends and implements improvements to any or all benefits programs, policies, processes, and practices.

·         Ensures that all benefits programs are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. 

·         Designs and develops tools to assist geographically-dispersed workforce in their understanding of, selection of, and enrollment in benefits programs.

·         Directs preparation and distribution of benefits-related communication materials to employees.  

·         Notifies employees of changes in benefits programs. 

·         Advises managers on proper management of individual employee leave of absence issues in light of FMLA, ADA, and workers compensations laws.

·         Prepares budget for benefits operations.

·         Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.

·         Fulfills all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, .e.g., ERISA.

·         Supervises one or two HR assistants.

·         May perform other HR duties as necessary such as employee relations, compensation, and HRIS.

·         Bachelors degree in HR, business administration, or similar

·         Minimum 5 years experience in day-to-day administration of benefits programs

·         Minimum 2 years managing benefits programs (e.g., identifying organization needs, analyzing benefits alternatives, recommending changes in benefits plans & vendors, implementing benefits changes, serving as main contact with brokers & vendors)

·         Very knowledgeable on pertinent employment laws and regulations, e.g., ERISA, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation.  Knowledge of FLSA desirable.

·         Experience  working with managers on individual employee issues toward solutions that meet business needs while remaining legally compliant

·         Experience writing policies, procedures, and benefits communication

·         Experience working with spreadsheet software

·         Experience supervising others very desirable

·         Experience working with geographically dispersed work locations desirable

·         Experience in other HR areas desirable, e.g., compensation, employee relations, HRIS, policy development

·         Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, non-bureaucratic  environment

·         Ability to think strategically, but also comfortable with detail

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