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UFP Industries is looking for a Senior Benefits Manager to oversee their health & welfare and retirement plans. Check out the posting below to join this dynamic company:
Area of Interest HR
Salary/Hourly Salaried
General Summary The Senior Benefits Manager is responsible for ownership and delivery of the company’s US and Canadian health & welfare and retirement benefit plans.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities
Staffs, develops, and coaches benefit team members.
Monitors health & welfare and retirement programs and works with internal and external stakeholders to recommend (and oversee) improvements to efficiency, cost, compliance, and/or employee experience.
Participates in the HR strategic planning process and leads annual planning for benefits.
Oversees preparation of the annual budget and/or financial projections for the Company’s US and Canadian benefit programs; presents results and recommendations to Executive Leadership.
Sets direction for participant communications, including Open Enrollment and strategic retirement communications.
Ensures resolution of escalated issues and inquiries from employees, internal partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Serves as an expert resource to Human Resources and Company leadership on complex projects such as mergers, plan terminations, and acquisitions.
Acts as Secretary of the Company’s 401(k) Trustee Committee.
Responsible for decision-making regarding HCM benefit process changes.
Prepares various reports for Executive management as required.
Requirements Knowledge Required
Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, finance, HR, or related field.
10+ years of employee benefits tenure, with a strong preference for large-scale retirement savings plan experience and team management experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations governing qualified and non-qualified retirement plans.
Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Advanced Excel skills preferred.
Retirement plan experience preferred.
Strong business and financial acumen required
Skills and abilities
Financial acumen, analytical skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload and responsibilities
Ability to successfully communicate with all organizational levels and external partners
Ability to travel when required
Conduct
Self-managing
Highly motivated and enthusiastic
Good interpersonal skills and effective communicator
Strong organization skills
Ability to be a team player and support the Company’s goals
