Benefits Supervisor

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SUMMARY
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is currently seeking a qualified Benefits Supervisor for our Corporate Benefits Team in Anchorage, AK. Under direction of the Benefits Manager, undertakes a significant role in managing and administering employee benefits program for the entire organization surprising of the parent company and multiple subsidiaries and joint ventures conducting business in approximately thirty different states and some overseas or foreign locations.  Scope of benefits plans encompasses health (including FEHB, company sponsored plans, and union plans), dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, group accident, 401(k) plans, and other benefits for a diversified workforce of union, Service Contract Act, Davis Bacon Act, and other employee categories. Incumbent is responsible for possessing and maintaining technical knowledge of related laws, practices, concepts, and trends.  May supervise and manage benefit staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are
not
intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists with planning and directing implementation and administration of benefits programs designed to insure employees against loss of income due to illness, injury, layoff, or retirement, consistent with company needs and requirements.
Collaborates on preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits programs, such as insurance and retirement plans, and special employer-sponsored activities.
Analyzes existing benefits policies of the organization, and prevailing practices among similar organizations, to establish competitive benefits programs and presents finding to Benefits Manager.
Evaluates services, coverage, and options available through insurance and investment companies to determine programs best meeting needs of organization.
Ensures compliance of employee benefits programs with all legal requirements, including monitoring the best environment for new regulations and developing and executing compliance actions.
Prepares and files required State and Federal reports or ensures this is accomplished, such as 5500’s.
Plans modification of existing benefits programs, in accordance with company goals and objectives and as required by law for compliance.
Coordinates the administration of employee benefits programs, such as basic and major medical coverage, dental insurance, visions, group life insurance, disability, voluntary plans, 401(k) plans, and other benefits, and open enrollment administration and capture in related computer systems.
Consults with and advises employees and management on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits.
Oversees annual employee census for use in review and selection of insurance and benefit providers.
Manages and implements various benefit related projects; coordinating with other departments to ensure consistency.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; obtaining qualified opinions; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains benefit records by developing recordkeeping systems; initiating new-hire benefits; recording and tracking changes.
Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures and coordinating with Benefits Manager, Benefits Advocates, brokers, or other external sources.
Expedites delivery of benefits by establishing and maintaining working relationships with benefit providers.
Reconciles benefits accounts and approves billing statements.
Creates reports as needed for benefits management.
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
5 years’ experience with Corporate Health and Welfare benefit and retirement programs at company with multiple subsidiaries and multiple state operations.  Includes implementation and administration, compliance and audit experience. 
Experience with retirement plans including 401k (multiple employer plan) and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, including annual audits.
Experience with government contracting and associated benefits – H&W fringe, wage determinations, vacation and holiday benefits.
Experience reconciling benefit deductions and billings with employee deductions and contributions; including set up and configuration of HRIS systems.
Compensation experience preferred.   Includes compensation plans, market data, short and long term incentive compensation, and executive benefits.
Experience in implementation of new programs strongly preferred.
Project management experience and use of PM tools strongly preferred.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and goal oriented.
Dedication to continuous process improvement utilizing automation and ERP systems.
Costpoint/Deltek experience strongly preferred.
Self-starter able to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities. Ability to multi-task and be proactive in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws/regulations and familiarity with employee benefits compliance processes.
Experienced and skilled in MS Office applications.
Successful record of building and improving operational processes and procedures, ability to drive program efficiency and high levels of customer satisfaction.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills - ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Experienced and skilled in MS Office applications
Analyzing information, financial skills, maintaining employee files, compensation and wage structure, administration of benefits, conflict resolution, organizational astuteness and knowledge of employee classification.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws/regulations and familiarity with employee benefits compliance processes.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills - ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and goal oriented.
Self-starter able to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities. Ability to multi-task and be proactive in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads.
Preferred
PHR/SPHR/GPHR or specific benefits certification (i.e., Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the ability to operate conventional office equipment such as laptop or desktop computers, fax, phone, copiers, printers, and binding machines.  Requires ability to see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require frequent sitting, walking or occasional standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, of items weighing as much at 25 pounds; near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
Job is performed in a modern office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse.   Moderate travel may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Hires and supervises direct reports.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference.
 BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
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