Director, Benefits and Wellness

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

This position will be located at Safelite headquarters in Columbus, OH

A Brief Overview

The Director of Benefits directs the strategy, design, and development of company-wide benefit, and well-being programs to strengthen Safelite's value proposition for new and existing associates. This role provides leadership and administers and facilitates enrollment in a variety of U.S. benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, EAP, Life/AD&D, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts, COBRA.  The incumbent is accountable for ensuring that programs are competitive, sustainable, scalable, and have an impact on the short-term and long-term performance of the entire organization.   The Director of Benefits will drive continuous improvement within the team, drawing on external and internal best practices and leading-edge thinking on benefits initiatives.

What you will do

• Own the overall design, implementation, maintenance, communication, and administration of company-wide benefits and well-being offerings, including but not limited to health insurance, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, voluntary benefits, retirement, and other health and welfare initiatives for U.S.

• Act as a strategic partner with the leadership team to ensure that all benefits and well-being programs align with the strategic goals of the company and support driving a high-performance culture by attracting and retaining top talent. Develop communication channels to drive maximum value of programs which inform associates and candidates of the value of their total rewards package.

• Manage high-level relationships with third-party brokers and vendors responsible for benefit and well-being services and plans, including service agreements/contracts, costing and compliance.

• Reviews and analyzes the benefits market to determine employee needs, trends, regulations, and practices, and develops competitive programs and services to meet company goals. Oversees request for proposal (RFP) process to ensure potential vendors and products are compliant and offer maximum quality and value to both the company and associate.

• Effectively leads, develops and engages with team of direct reports. Manages all talent aspects of their team including hiring, coaching, succession planning, and performance management.

• Project budgets for health, welfare, and retirement plans and monitor plan performance/efficiency/costs while partnering with Finance to ensure that appropriate budget estimates and accruals are in place.

• Identify and lead improvement opportunities in plan design, day-to-day administrator and the open enrollment process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree required

• 10+ years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and providing direction and/or leading benefits functions

• Comprehensive knowledge of nationwide benefit plan design, tax, and benefits laws regulations

• Proven knowledge of benefit implementation, conversion, revision, and financial implications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Track record of working cross-functionally and collaboratively at all levels

• Thorough understanding of federal regulations relating to health & welfare benefits and all applicable laws relating to benefit administration, including but not limited to ERISA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPPA & Health Care Reform. Must have the ability to research and stay up to date with benefits and regulations as they change.

• Customer Focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, solicits customer feedback and data; conveys a clear understanding of the level of service the team is providing; takes action when standards are not met by team; aligns business process with customer needs.

• Strategic Mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. For example, keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.

• Drives Results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.

What You Will Get

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.

• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days.

• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.

• View all our health, wealth and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

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