Place of Business:
Mecca Management Group

Position Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Assistant Director, Employee Benefits and Health Advocacy, to lead our comprehensive employee benefits programs and champion health advocacy initiatives across the organization. This pivotal role involves overseeing benefits administration, ensuring HR legal compliance, managing health insurance plans, and advocating for employee well-being. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for human resources, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of benefits systems and legal frameworks. Join us to make a meaningful impact on our workforce’s health, satisfaction, and engagement!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives, ensuring seamless operations within systems such as Workday, Oracle HCM, or SAP SuccessFactors.

Oversee benefits enrollment processes, employee orientation sessions, and ongoing education to maximize benefit utilization and understanding.

Manage compliance with employment and labor laws such as FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and other HR legal requirements.

Coordinate with insurance providers and third-party vendors to negotiate contracts, review policies, and ensure regulatory reporting accuracy.

Supervise the management of HR systems like UltiPro, Paylocity, ADP, Ceridian, Lawson, or PeopleSoft to support payroll management, benefits administration, and data collection efforts.

Develop data analysis reports related to benefits utilization, employee satisfaction surveys, and regulatory compliance metrics to inform strategic decisions.

Support employee relations by addressing benefit-related inquiries, resolving issues related to payroll or workers’ compensation claims, and facilitating employee evaluation processes.

Stay current on industry trends in health insurance knowledge, HRIS advancements such as Dayforce or Kronos, and evolving employment law to continuously improve program offerings.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of HR systems including Workday, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, UltiPro, or similar platforms for effective benefits management.

Strong understanding of employment & labor law regulations such as FMLA, HIPAA compliance standards, workers’ compensation procedures, Medicare regulations, and ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).

Proven experience in payroll management using platforms like ADP or Paylocity; familiarity with ERP systems such as Lawson or PeopleSoft is advantageous.

Excellent communication skills for employee orientation sessions, negotiations with vendors or insurers, and delivering complex information clearly.

Demonstrated ability in data collection and analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure regulatory reporting accuracy.

Skilled in training & development initiatives aimed at enhancing employee understanding of benefits options.

Ability to navigate HR legal compliance issues confidently while fostering positive employee relations through effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, industrial relations, public administration, risk management, or a related field.

Required Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including five years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Required Certifications:

Certification in human resources management, such as PHR or SHRM-CP.

Certification in benefits and/or risk management.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in human resources management, industrial relations, public administration, risk management, or a related field.

Senior certification in human resources management, such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP.

Certification in benefits, such as CGBA or similar, and/or risk management, such as CRMP.

Experience in a multi-location, multi-industry organization with a self-insured funding model

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