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AltaGas WGL - Benefits and Wellness Manager in Springfield, Virginia
Job Description
WGL - Benefits and Wellness Manager
The Manager, Benefits and Wellness will be responsible to manage all benefits and wellness programs for employees, retirees, and their families in the U.S. and Canada. This position is accountable for the performance and results of the Benefits team and multiple vendors while ensuring alignment with strategic direction of the organization.
You Will:
Contribute to the advancement of the Human Resources department’s vision and mission
Partner with legal counsel, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for benefit management and delivery, and recommend policy and procedure changes
Maintain metrics on benefit costs/trends and prepare recommendations for improvements and cost-saving measures
Manage open enrollment, renewal, and delivery of benefits
Manage a team of Benefits professionals
Establish, manage, and nurture effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Lead negotiations and manage vendor relationships, performance, and contract processes to meet organizational goals
Manage competitive benefit and wellness programs that strengthen the organization’s ability to attract and retain employees and deliver desired results to the organization
Identify, implement, and evaluate clinical programs to manage participant health and lower costs
Analyze benefit plan results and initiate appropriate action to sustain desired benefit plan performance
Develop, manage, and monitor the benefits budget
Work effectively with actuaries and auditors
Integrate and make effective use of EAP, mental health, and other behavioral programs as part of overall employee wellness
Utilize disability and other absence management programs to positively impact attendance, productivity, and return-to-work programs
Manage defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans
Develop new and enhance existing communication plans and resources that assist employees in making maximum use of benefit programs and improving their health
Leverage Workday and other benefits administrative systems and tools to provide effective management of benefit participation and cost data
Assist other HR staff by incorporating benefits, wellness, and total rewards into the talent acquisition and management process, training programs, and employee relations
Participate in and use published surveys in evaluating benefit and wellness programs for market comparisons
You Have:
7+ Years in Benefits, Retirement, and/or other HR administration required
5+ Years supervisory/management experience required
Working knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, including regulatory and compliance requirements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and multiple priorities is critical
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast paced environment, adhering to strict dead-lines and achieving objectives in a self- directed manner
Demonstrated ability to analyze data provided by vendors and from corporate systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook and various HR systems
Project management and vendor management critical
Ability to meet numerous internal and external deadlines often under tight time constraints
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and aptitude for problem solving and analyzing processes
Prior experience managing multiple vendors
Prior wellness program planning strategy
Prior experience supporting Unions in various state/provinces
We offer a competitive salary range of $121,500.00 to $148,500.00 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires : U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.