Health and Welfare Benefits Lead

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve.By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person at an AlixPartners office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote working options for Monday and Friday.

What you'll do

The Health and Welfare Benefits Lead is a critical role responsible for the U.S. and Canadian based health and welfare benefit programs within the Firm. This role will develop, deliver, and administer health and welfare benefits programs that are aligned with the Firm's benefits strategy.

This role requires a person who has a passion for helping others, is results-oriented, strategic, detail oriented, and operationally excellent with a continuous improvement mindset, a high-energy team player, and adaptive in a dynamic and changing environment.

The Health and Welfare Benefits Lead is in Southfield, Michigan reporting to the Director of Benefits. Paid relocation is not available.

• Evaluate and implement U.S. and Canadian benefit programs including group medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability among others.
• Act as an internal consultant and subject matter expert for health benefits best practices.
• Analyze claims data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Leverage expertise to recommend new or modifications to benefit offerings, vendors, or plan design to maintain or improve competitive position and/or legal compliance.
• Review policies and procedures for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations such as ACA, ADA, FMLA, HIPAA, and ERISA that impact benefits.
• Respond to complex benefits questions and correspond with vendors to resolve confidential employee issues.
• Document procedures and recommend improvements to streamline processes.
• Oversee HRIS systems used to administer benefits.
• Manage annual Open Enrollment process including benefits HRIS system set up, communication strategy, and execution of benefit elections with downstream vendors.
• Provide training to support benefit program awareness and skills for People team members, employees, and decision makers.
• Assist with annual benefit budgeting process and manage benefit program costs.
• Direct work and participate in performance feedback for more junior team members.
• Assist team members with other activities as needed based on volume (invoice validation and processing, presenting at New Hire Orientation, process enrollments for group health plans, maintain employee benefit files, as needed).
• Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree required; Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field of study preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of HR experience within the benefits arena; experience with a professional service firm and multi-national experience highly preferred.
• Experience with HR systems, preferably with ADP Workforce Now and Oracle.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing benefits plans such as health, dental, vision, life, and disability, etc.
• Experience with managing vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits administration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English demonstrating a high level of confidentiality and customer focus.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels in handling confidential information, being mindful to sensitive and personal situations.
• Excellent analytical skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High-level organizational skills with keen attention to detail; must be able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team-focused, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency in a complex and changing working environment.
• Core working hours are generally 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday; willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners'Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.

MUST BE CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NO VISA OR IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.)

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 7.34 hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave, and twelve holidays.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Silver award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

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