Benefits Manager

Church & Dwight Co.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead and manage employee benefit programs, ensuring they align with the company's Total Rewards strategy. This remote role offers the chance to make a significant impact by developing and communicating competitive benefits that enhance employee satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employee benefits, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive and innovative team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and help shape the future of employee benefits at a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in employee benefits management.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all employee benefit programs.
• Conduct open enrollment and benefit orientation sessions.
• Collaborate with HRIS and external vendors for enrollment issues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

MS Office Proficiency

Workday Experience

Education

BS/BA Degree

10+ Years of Employee Benefits Experience

Tools

Workday

MS Excel

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job location: Remote - New Jersey, USA (ability to drive into the headquarters office in Ewing, NJ on an as-needed basis).

The Benefits Manager will provide oversight and management of all benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, COBRA, FSA, HSA, 401(k), and any other employee benefit programs. This role plays a fundamental role in maintaining, developing, evolving and managing the benefits philosophy and strategy throughout the business, communicating the value of the benefits plan to employees and retirees, and providing competitive employee benefits in line with Church & Dwight’s Total Rewards strategy.

This position is remote/home based. Preference will be given to candidates that are in driving distance to our Ewing, NJ office as occassional in office presence will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Support company culture of continuous improvement, automation, and standardization.

• Assist with managing vendor administration/relationships and engage with vendors throughout the year to support various wellbeing programs.

• Participate in annual vendor negotiations alongside with benefits broker.

• Conducting open enrollment, benefit orientation and intro to HR at new hire orientation sessions.

• Develop and deliver communications that help our employees appreciate and value their total rewards package; incorporate total rewards statements and materials.

• Manage the annual enrollment process and coordinate implementation of any new vendors.

• Resolve operational issues with carriers, investigate discrepancies, and provide information in non-routine situations.

• Partner and collaborate with HRIS, Payroll, and external vendors to resolve enrollment, eligibility, enrollment issues.

• Manage the 401(k) audit and support the corporate audit and wealth and retirement plan audits.

• File timely 5500’s and completes all other required filings and notices (e.g., PCORI, SARS, SMMs).

• Assist with the preparation of benefit plan materials including plan guides, participant correspondence, targeted communications and/or employee or HR presentations/ trainings.

• Keep an external focus on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and the competitive environment, actively shares that knowledge internally within the HR community.

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience

• 10+ years' experience of employee benefits (either consulting or corporate).

• Experience with Workday required

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within all levels of the organization

• Strong critical thinking skills with a high attention to detail

• MS Office proficiency, including MS Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables, etc.)

• Strong critical thinking skills with a high attention to detail

• Must be comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment

• An interest to help others navigate a complex field

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Travel required 5% - 10%

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/