Principal Specialist, Rewards

Description

• Manage benefits related to contract negotiations and tracking on behalf of the business while collaborating with internal and external legal, procurement, IT and Risk stakeholders, benefit providers and third-party administrators.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and support for retiree benefit programs and rate case filings, including testimony and documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and implement human resource and benefits policies including paid time off, statutory leave, and salary sacrifice programs, among others.
• Lead the compliance of health and welfare benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and voluntary offerings.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, IRS, DOL, and other federal/state/local regulations in the U.S., as well as national insurance and private medical requirements, salary sacrifice and other statutory requirements in the U.K.
• Support labor negotiations and M&A activities related to benefits, including due diligence and integration.
• Maintain and update plan documentation and regulatory filings, including SPDs, SMMs, SARs, Form 5500, and other reporting and disclosures.
• Oversee life and disability insurance programs and vendor relationships, ensuring effective administration, management and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders including People Support, Labor Relations, Legal, Finance, Communications, and Tax to ensure seamless execution of benefit programs and policies.
• Project Manage implementing, maintenance, and process improvement of strategic benefits initiatives and leave programs, which may include vendor selection, development of eligibility and other administrative requirements.

Requirements

• Experience with digital benefits platforms and employee self-service tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, especially with executive audiences.
• Ability to interpret, design, and implement legislation changes including time off and leave of absence programs (state, federal, and local) and collaborate with internal and external legal counsel.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or CEBS certification preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and U.K. benefit regulations, particularly in health, welfare, life, and disability domains, as well as industry trends and standards.
• Extensive (10+ years) experience in benefits compliance, administration, and policy management within large, complex organizations. Experience as a paralegal or attorney is a plus.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance