Attorney - Director of Benefits

RLR Investment, LLC; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Carriers in Wilmington, OH, seeks an Attorney - Director of Benefits Administration to oversee leave of absence, insurance, and workers’ compensation programs. Reports to VP of HR and leads a benefits team, ensuring compliance across states and at the federal level.

The role requires a law degree, Ohio bar admission, and strong communication and leadership skills to guide internal processes and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Be admitted to practice law in Ohio and/or other states.
• Lead a HR benefits team and communicate strategically.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with various software tools.

Responsibilities

• Administration of current benefits programs and administration of workers’ compensation
• Development of tactical and strategic benefit program compliance including local, state and national procedures and external vendor communication
• Provide recommendations for future plan offerings and plan design changes
• Perform financial analyses, cost estimates, and annual budget for benefits plans
• Manage relationships and processes with all outside vendors
• Familiarity with federal, state and local labor laws, FMLA and related matters on a national basis
• Manage internal processes for FMLA, LOA, ADA within federal and state guidelines on a national basis

Skills

Legal expertise

Benefits administration

Education

J.D.

Job description

Wilmington, OH, United States

DIRECTOR OF BENEFITS - ATTORNEY

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts

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Company Culture

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for an Attorney - Director of Benefits Administration at our Corporate Headquarters in Wilmington, Ohio. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, and will oversee and manage the administration of our leave of absence, insurance, and workers’ compensation programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administration of current benefits programs and administration of workers’ compensation
• Development of tactical and strategic benefit program compliance including local, state and national administrative procedures internal and external legal compliance form creation and maintenance, and internal, company-wide communication of processes both internally and with external vendors
• Provide recommendations for future plan offerings and plan design changes
• Perform financial analyses, cost estimates, and annual budget for benefits plans
• Manage relationships and processes with all outside vendors
• Demonstrate familiarity with federal, state and local labor laws, medical and religious accommodations, FMLA and minor labor laws on a national basis
• Manage internal processes for FMLA, LOA, ADA within federal and state guidelines on a national basis

Minimum Requirements:

• Hold a current Law degree (J.D.) from an accredited School of Law, preferably in a related area of expertise.
• Be admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and/or other states.
• Be able to lead a human resources benefits team and facilitating internal communication and strategic thought leadership
• Possess superior written and oral communication skills.
• Possess strong time and project management skills and experience
• Demonstrate a high level of organizational skills and communication skills a wide range of computer software programs.

Benefits:R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us:R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”)and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law.R+L Carrierswill provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.