Associate Director, Human Resources & Benefits

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the AVP, HR, the Associate Director of Benefits provides functional expertise and strategic oversight and hands-on management of the College’s comprehensive benefits programs and related policies including medical, dental, life, STD / LTD and 403(b) retirement programs. The Associate Director will also oversee and manage the leave of absence program and the ADA /disability accommodations process.

Benefits Strategy & Administration

• Direct the administration of all health and welfare plans
• Manage and oversee the benefits budget
• Lead the annual open enrollment and benefits evaluation and renewal process
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of 403(b) retirement plan

Leave Administration & ADA /Workplace Accommodations

• Manage the full lifecycle of leave administration for staff and faculty
• Manage the ADA and disability accommodations process

Wellness & Benefits Education

Develop and lead a comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.

Systems, Data & Funding

Serve as the functional administrator for the benefits administration system (Wex).

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure all benefits programs comply with federal and state regulations.