Help at Home is the leading national provider of in-home personal care services, where our mission is to enable individuals to live with independence and dignity at home. Our team supports 66,000 clients monthly with the help of 50,000 compassionate caregivers across 12 states. We're looking for people who care about others, who are willing to listen, lean in and make impactful change. Each role at Help at Home can have a positive impact in supporting our caregivers and clients. If you are someone who leads with passion and integrity and are looking to join a rapidly growing, industry leading team, Help at Home may be a good fit for you.

Job Summary:

As a Benefits Director you will be responsible for planning and directing the overall design, implementation, communication, and administration of the organization's health and welfare, absence management, and retirement benefit programs. You will ensure that programs support the company's strategic objectives, are internally equitable and externally competitive, and adhere to current regulations The Benefits Director reports to the VP of Total Rewards.

As a People Leader:

• You lead with empathy, vulnerability, and honesty
• Must have a love of learning
• Endless curiosity and an enthusiasm for continuous improvement
• Team-first mindset
• Empower and inspire full time associates through coaching
• Hold others to high standard
• Knows how and when to celebrate success

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, implements, and administers the company's health and welfare and retirement benefits programs (medical, Rx, vision, dental, life, AD&D, FSA, disability, absence management, and defined contribution programs).
• Evaluates benefit plans based on industry trends to ensure a competitive benefit offering to attract and retain the best talent and create value.
• Manages the Company's benefit plans with proper financial controls, accurate records, and compliant procedures (including leading the annual audit of plans).
• Supports the Company's mergers and acquisitions due diligence and integration activities.
• Ensures benefits programs are consistently administered in compliance with policies and government regulations; submits all required state and federal filings.
• Manages all facets of open enrollment, including design, approval, implementation, communications, and coordination of Associate elections.
• Leads the preparation of year-round Associate communications and oversees the response to inquiries, etc.
• Manages benefits vendors and consultants to ensure plan effectiveness and efficient problem resolutions.
• Collaborates with HRIS to implement Workday and ensure optimal program administration.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• BA/BS and minimum of 10 years' experience in a dedicated HR role, with at least 5 years focused primarily on Benefits design and administration; applicable certification is a plus.
• Experience administering Benefits using Workday.
• Must be well-versed in Benefits and regulatory requirements across the US, with experience working in a multi-state environment.
• Strong aptitude for understanding business needs and creating programs to meet those business objectives.
• Demonstrated use of change management techniques.
• Strong analytic, quantitative, advance computer skills, especially with MS Excel.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work within a rapidly changing environment.
• Self-starter with a high level of persistence and strong results focus.
• Demonstrated strong collaboration and project management skills.

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel up to 20%
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
  

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.

Help At Home 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, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.