Benefits Administration, Manager

Overview

Benefits Administration, Manager

Human Resources

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As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable waste forms.

The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Human Resources

Benefits

M3

$125,500 - $176,000

This is the range within which SRNS expects the majority of qualified candidates would enter this role if offered. Actual offers may be more or less than the amounts shown depending on candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Human Resources (HR) roles are dedicated to managing the people-related functions within organizations. HR professionals are tasked with recruiting and retaining talent, fostering employee engagement, facilitating professional development, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. They serve as strategic partners to leadership teams, supporting organizational objectives and promoting a positive work culture.

Benefits personnel develop, implement, and administer cost-effective benefits programs. This includes health and welfare, disability, dental, vision, life, pension, wellness, supplemental plans, retiree plans. Includes benefits coverage evaluation, benchmarking, cost analysis, and vendor management.

• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned Benefits functions and staff, including workload oversight, performance management, coaching, and development.
• Oversee the administration and delivery of employee benefit programs, including but not limited to Health/Medical Insurance, Savings and Investment Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Pension, 401(k), Wellness, Disability, Leave Programs, Student Loan Debt Reduction Program, and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Support the implementation and ongoing administration of retirement and savings plans by coordinating with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Monitor plan operations and assist with data analysis, audits, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate preparation, maintenance, and distribution of Benefit Plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), in coordination with Legal, ERISA counsel, and external vendors, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Data & Reporting:
  Compile benefit metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports and dashboards to support leadership, committees, and Total Rewards strategy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost efficiencies, and operational enhancements, and provide recommendations to leadership for consideration.
• Support Benefits Manager leadership in committee preparation and follow-up activities, including drafting materials, tracking action items, and assisting with vendor reviews and contract support documentation.
• Manage assigned benefit vendors by monitoring service delivery, coordinating regular status meetings, resolving operational issues, and reviewing performance metrics.
• Collaborate with site partners and internal stakeholders, including Payroll, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and external consultants, to ensure consistent and compliant benefit administration.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture within the Benefits team and across daily operations.

• Twelve or more YOE as an individual contributor in one or more of the roles managed plus three or more years of experience (YOE) in a relevant management role, OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus eight or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed, OR Master's Degree in a relevant field plus five or more years of experience (YOE) in one or more of the roles managed
• Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience administering employee benefit programs, including health & welfare, retirement, disability, and/or leave programs.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading or…