Business Administration, City Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Health Plan, Human Resources, Insurance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Multitasking, People Management, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Retirement Plan, Strategic Planning, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Edmond, OK
POSTED
17 days ago
Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmonds website.
Starting Salary: $70,306-$73,547 (depending on experience)
About this Position
The City is seeking an experienced Benefits Compliance Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight of its self-funded employee benefits programs, regulatory compliance, and long-term benefits administration.
The Benefits Compliance Manager directs all aspects of benefits planning and execution. They manage finances for a self-funded health plan, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee vendors/consultants, and develop long-term benefits strategies. They also are the primary point of contact for benefits for the City of Edmond.
This is a supervisory position.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of management experience
People and/or project management
Valid Oklahoma Drivers License and a driving record acceptable to the Citys insurance carrier
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the City's comprehensive employee benefits programs
Oversee all benefits administration operations
Oversee the finances of the City's self‑funded health plan and other benefits programs
Lead vendor evaluations and contract negotiations
Lead competitive procurement processes (RFPs) for benefits-related services
Communicate, de-escalate, and resolve sensitive and high-impact matters
Ensure full compliance with leave‑of‑absence programs (FMLA, disability claims, City policy leave, etc.)
Support the governance and administration of the City's defined benefit pension plan
Develop and execute a benefits strategy plan
Lead annual open enrollment strategy and execution
Research, develop, interpret, and assist with administering HR policies and procedures
Supervise one employee in the department
Necessary Skills
Proven experience managing multiple complex projects and priorities
Ability to learn/adapt to HR technologies, systems, and software
Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings
Benefits
Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
Retirement plans
Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
Paid parental leave
Potential for bilingual pay
A tangible impact to the Human Resources Department and residents in the City of Edmond
A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.
The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.