•Program Management & Strategy: Manage the full lifecycle of our benefits and time away programs, including market research, benchmarking, plan design, vendor selection and management, annual renewal and negotiation, communication and administration, as well as security review and compliance. Proactively monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to recommend new or enhanced programs that align with our company's goals and total rewards strategy.
•Employee Experience & Communication: Act as a subject matter expert and develop and execute clear, engaging communication plans to ensure Stripes understand their benefits options or planned changes.
•Vendor & Partner Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for our leave of absence administrator, disability carrier, family forming vendor, and other wellness related vendors like Forma. Identify and evaluate potential vendors, managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process in partnership with the procurement team. Regularly assess vendor performance and manage contracts in collaboration with the legal team, ensuring compliance with agreements. Hold vendors accountable for delivering high-quality services by clearly communicating expectations and fostering strong partnerships to meet the needs of the organization and its employees.
•Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile, analyze, and report on key benefits metrics for leadership requests. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership to ensure deep understanding of data needs and narrative behind the data. Regularly monitor and measure program effectiveness using data to inform, and present a compelling story to leadership in order to shape future strategy and program changes.
•Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence: Partner closely with People Partners/Consultants, Finance, payroll, employee relations, and Legal teams to ensure a cohesive and compliant approach to our total rewards strategy. Cultivate strong partnerships with key decision makers and leverage expertise in order to Influence decision making and gain stakeholder buy-in when necessary.
•Financial Stewardship: Collaborate with the Finance team to manage the benefits budget and evaluate the ROI of new and existing programs.
•Technology Integration: Leverage our HRIS and benefits administration platform to optimize workflows and enhance reporting capabilities. Partner with People Systems in order to drive key initiatives and projects through to completion.
•We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.