Manager, Benefits Administration

Company: transdevna
Location: Lombard
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Transdev U.S. has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished HR leader to join our team as Manager, Benefits Administration reporting to the Director, Benefits.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at

About the role: The Manager, Benefits Administration will manage a team of three (3) Benefits Analysts in the delivery and implementation of the Company's health and welfare benefits nationwide. This position is responsible for ensuring benefit plans are consistently administered and in compliance with company policies and government regulations. Additionally, this position will manage complex projects, acquisition work, labor activities, and vendor management.Responsibilities:

• Ensure online enrollment and eligibility through the benefits administration platform (Bswift)
• Generate census and budget tool changes/updates and distribute to benefits broker/ actuary (Mercer)
• Initiate, create and communicate benefits information using various medias and formats throughout the year
• Ensure the completion of all compliance related projects including but not limited to Plan Document and Summary Plan Description updates
• Review Collective Bargaining Agreements, provide suggested contract language, changes to plan design, and cost-share modeling
• Drive the open enrollment campaign including but not limited to leading project calls, monitoring/reviewing internal project plan, reviewing plan documents incorporating changes, preparing/reviewing presentations for all employees
• Manage team's performance, meeting with each team member weekly on escalated employee/vendor issues, status of projects, employees' individual yearly goals and objectives, performance feedback, development, etc.
• Manage the daily operational and administrative tasks associated with the Transdev Benefits programs and designs
• Other duties as requiredQualifications:Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • CEBS certification, preferred
  • Minimum of five years' benefits experience
  • Minimum of 3 years' management experience
  • Advanced background in benefits including strategy, administration, outsourcing, compliance, and financial cost-modeling
  • Experience in an outsourced health and welfare administration environment, required
  • Experience in a union environment, preferred
  • Knowledge of Bswift preferred
    
    Pre-Employment Requirements:
    
    Drug testing and background check
    
    Testing related to job requirements
    
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
    
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
    
    Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
    
    Drug-free workplace
    
    If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
    
    California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy. Associated topics: chro, director, guide, guidance, lead, leadership, monitor, president, senior associate, senior director

Keywords: transdevna, Lombard , Manager, Benefits Administration, Executive , Lombard, Illinois