Senior Benefits & Retirement Programs Lead

RTI International; Few (NC); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RTI International, based at the RTP Headquarters, is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to lead complex benefits projects and manage retirement plan administration. The role can be resident full-time or hybrid with 3 days onsite.

You will oversee program administration, drive data-driven decisions, mentor a team, and ensure regulatory compliance across HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA and FMLA while advancing employee wellbeing and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a bachelor’s level degree being equivalent to 6 years of directly related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of retirement and retiree health benefits plans, FMLA, absence and disability management, regulations governing these plans, general accounting, business practices, and benefits communication.
• Strong experience in benefits program management and administration, including program development and implementation.
• In-depth knowledge of benefits compliance and regulations, including HIPAA, ERISA, SECURE, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Professional certifications and knowledge of data privacy regulations are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex benefits projects, including Open Enrollment and retirement plan administration.
• Develop and administer benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement, retiree health, time off, disability, and leave of absence.
• Analyze market trends, benchmarks, and employee feedback to enhance programs, optimize costs, and drive innovation that boosts engagement and helps attract and retain top talent.
• Oversee day-to-day benefits operations, including enrollment, eligibility, claims, and vendor coordination, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Apply industry best practices to continuously improve administration and ensure compliance with HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and other regulations.
• Provide training, workshops, and communications to build awareness and utilization of benefits programs, mentoring junior staff.

Connaissances

Retirement benefits knowledge

FMLA & COBRA knowledge

Benefits program management

Data analysis & reporting

HRIS/payroll systems

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

RTI International, based at the RTP Headquarters, is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to lead complex benefits projects and manage retirement plan administration. The role can be resident full-time or hybrid with 3 days onsite.

You will oversee program administration, drive data-driven decisions, mentor a team, and ensure regulatory compliance across HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA and FMLA while advancing employee wellbeing and engagement.