Sr. Manager, Benefits

Cars Commerce; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 101.000 - 128.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive technology company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Benefits to lead its benefits function. This role involves strategy development for employee benefits, administration of wellness programs, and managing vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in benefits administration and strong project management skills. Competitive salary offered, with a range of $118,600.00 to $148,250.00, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and generous PTO.

Leistungen

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans

New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up

Generous PTO

Service based recognition program

Paid Holidays and Additional Days Off

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in Benefit design and administration, including leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefit laws and regulations.
• Experience managing multi-state PTO and sick-time programs.

Aufgaben

• Develop a comprehensive strategy for Benefits programs.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure best-in-class performance.
• Audit benefit plans and processes for regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Benefit design and administration

Project management

Strong communication skills

Process improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday HCM

Jobbeschreibung

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About the Job

Be Essential At Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challengeand Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

About The Role

The Sr. Manager, Benefits will lead the benefits function for Cars Commerce, Inc. within the Total Rewards team. This leader will be responsible for the design, implementation and day-to-day administration of all employee benefit plans and wellness programs, including medical, dental, life, disability, supplemental plans, FSA, HSA, COBRA, 401(k) and Leave Management. This important, exciting role will be integral in setting the US and Canadian benefits strategy across the company and ensuring it aligns with the overall HR and company strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive strategy for our Benefits programs that aligns with HR/Cars Commerce's goals and helps attract and retain top talent in our ‘remote first’ work environment.
• Develop and update benefits policies and procedures in support of the benefits strategy; ensure they are clear, concise, and easily accessible to employees.
• Develop / deliver benefits communications that aligns with the benefits strategy to educate employees about our benefit plans / programs and promotes understanding and engagement
• Improve benefits design and administration via advanced data analysis and utilization reporting; identify important trends, make concise recommendations and implement changes that deliver program improvements and/or cost savings.
• Manage vendor relationships (consultants, administrators, record keepers, insurance carriers, trustees, etc.) to ensure the company and our employees receive best-in-class performance that is efficient and affordable.
• Oversee benefits budgets and billing; partner with the Finance function to develop Plan funding requirements and forecasts, and with all other internal partners (Legal, Communications, Payroll, etc.) to ensure benefit programs are cost effective, compliant and competitive.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to plan the administration / implementation of key benefits evolutions throughout the year including annual enrollment and other wellness and employee engagement related initiatives.
• Utilize Workday and other HR technology platforms to develop new (or improve existing) Benefits related business processes and work flows; Drive efficiency and compliance of Benefits administration through technology utilization.
• Audit benefit plans and processes to ensure accurate and effective administration and to improve efficiency; includes review of regulatory compliance, including but not limited to ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA and similar federal, state and local regulations.
• Actively project manage new and ongoing benefits projects and deliverables
• Manage one/two direct reports; mentor other Total Rewards and HR team members as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements, Education And Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in Benefit design and administration, including leadership experience.
• Other cross-HR/Total Rewards experience, including Compensation and HRIS experience would be advantageous
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of, and experience with, benefit laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 401(k); high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); self-insured health plans; understanding of benefits billing process and requirements for HRIS applications.
• Experience managing multi-State US PTO and sick-time programs (incl Canada)
• Experience managing / administering multi-state LEAVE programs (incl Canada)
• Experience with Workday HCM and Benefits Modules, workflows and business processes.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills; demonstrated ability to move projects from design to deployment.
• Passion for continuously improving the experience of our employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player and desire to work in a collaborative environment with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Benefits financials, budgets/accruals of benefits plans for self-insured health plans.

Salary Range

$118,600.00-148,250.00

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• Generous PTO
• Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

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Location: United States (Remote)