Temporary, Manager, Benefits & Wellness

Christian Dior; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Dior Couture in New York, NY seeks a Temporary Manager, Benefits and Wellness to lead benefits administration and oversee compliance programs. You will partner with HRIS, payroll and shared services to ensure accurate enrollment, budgeting and reporting.

The role requires strong project management leadership, deep knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA and ACA, and ability to drive wellness initiatives across retail and corporate teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR/Payroll/Benefits experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with benefits administration software and HRIS systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee benefits administration: eligibility, enrollment, education and communications.
• Lead new-hire benefit orientations for retail and corporate employees.
• Manage quarterly wellness initiatives across retail and corporate.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and manage FMLA and disability leaves.
• Oversee retirement plans (401(k)) contributions, distributions and education.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA; conduct 401(k) audits and prepare reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

MS Office

HRIS

UKG UltiPro

SAP SuccessFactors

Kronos

Benefits laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

UKG UltiPro

SAP SuccessFactors

Kronos

Job description

JOB TITLE: Temporary, Manager, Benefits and Wellness

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Compensation and Benefits

JOB PURPOSE:

This role combines the responsibilities of managing projects with overseeing the administration of employee benefits and compliance programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional organizational skills, and a comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies, benefits administration, retirement plans practices and ensuring compliance with laws such as ERISA, HIPAA, and ACA, managing audits and reporting.

Job responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration

• Works closely with C&B Coordinator to ensure the accuracy of all benefits eligibility information in HRIS System and Payroll systems (Core HR & UKG).
• Develops all Benefit Communication in collaboration with LVMH Shared Services.
• Oversee benefits enrollment processes, including communication, education, and enrollment support.
• Leads all new-hire benefit orientations/training sessions for retail and corporate employees.
• Leads Quarterly Wellness initiatives for both retail and corporate.
• Partners with LVMH Shared Services during the open enrollment process.
• Responsible for managing third party vendor relationship as well as partnering with C&B coordinator for all FMLA and disability-related leaves of absence, ensuring appropriate communication and adherence to law, advises Senior Director of C&B of all leave situations.
• Processes monthly VEBA Billing statements for submission to HR controlling.
• Handles all Workers Comp Claims with the assistance of C&B Coordinator.
• Partners with C&B Coordinator and Payroll to ensure that employee paid leave, voluntary deductions etc. are up to date to ensure accurate payout as well as adjust any discrepancies.
• Completes salary, benefits, and other HR related surveys.
• Oversee the administration of retirement benefit plans, including 401(k), and other retirement savings programs.
• Educate employees about the retirement benefit options available to them, providing guidance on plan features, enrollment procedures, investment options, and contribution limits.
• Coordinate with C&B Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely processing of retirement plan contributions, distributions, loans, and other transactions.

Compliance Management:

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, tracking and completion of multiple projects within defined timelines including but not limited to family sales, yearly compliance campaign, maintenance of I9, floor plans, Company Policies, etc.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews of 401k retirement benefit plans to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, identifying and resolving any issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and laws governing employee benefits, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and other relevant legislation.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting employee benefits.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, and timelines.
• Coordinate resources, including personnel, to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress and address any issues or delays promptly and escalate when necessary to Senior Director of C&B.
• Implement project management best practices and methodologies to optimize efficiency and quality of deliverables.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Profile

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a highly complex work environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
• Ability to organize and keep track of important documents
• Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise manner
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable multi-state laws
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Experience with UKG UltiPro, SAP Success Factors & Kronos is a plus

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
• 5+ years of experience, preferably in an HR/Payroll/Benefits capacity
• Strong PC Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Experience with benefits administration software and HRIS systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Additional information

The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $100,000- $110,000 annually, plus potential eligibility to participate in the Company's medical benefits plan, commuter benefits, and 401k plans with employer contributions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the Houst of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d’art”. Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.

“Whatever you do – whether for work or pleasure – do it with passion! Live with passion,” wrote Christian Dior.
Well before he embarked on his destiny as a couturier, Christian Dior was fascinated with art. The young Normandy native and several friends opened an art gallery when he was just 23. In 1938 he learned the métier of pattern cutter with Robert Piguet and three years later began working as a designer for Lucien Lelong. Right from the founding of his Maison in 1946, he transformed his dreams into irresistible creations, seeking to break with the somber war years by elevating pure joy. His visionary spirit celebrated and enchanted women the world over. In only ten years, Monsieur Dior revolutionized the conventions of elegance and femininity, designing collections infused with dreams.