Benefits Director

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Position Title: Benefits Director

Safety Sensitive: No

Supervisor's Title: Interim Chief of People & Teammate Experience Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Department of People & Teammate Experience

Division: Human Resources

ABOUT US

We are IndyGo, a Municipal Corporation of Indianapolis - Marion County, and we're proud to be the largest public transportation provider in the state of Indiana. We operate 30 transit routes throughout the county, providing nearly 10 million passenger trips a year to the good citizens of our region. IndyGo is committed to expanding mobility options to improve connectivity with the company's mission, vision, and goals.

WHO WE ARE

A key measure of any great city is simply the ease of getting from one place to another. We call it “mobility.” It's as essential as access to electricity and clean water. It's literally what moves a city forward to become a better place of opportunity and community. It's a measure of a city's vitality and potential, and it reflects a city's judgment about its civic priorities. It makes a city a better home and a better place to visit.

At IndyGo, getting people from one place to another is much more than just moving riders; it's about getting our riders to their hopes and dreams, to their education and careers, to their families and friends, to their health and well-being, and another day of life in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.

We're here because you've got somewhere you need to be, and you need an easy, reliable way to get there. So come on; get on and get going to wherever you want to go on IndyGo.

• This position is on-site. We currently do not offer remote or hybrid options for this role.

INDYGO MISSION

As the region's largest transit authority, we are duty-bound to set the bar for transparency, trust, and overall professionalism.

• Accountability: We are legally, ethically, and morally committed to utilizing all resources responsibly with integrity and transparency.
• Diversity: We promote, embrace, and value all individuals.
• Safety: We ensure safe and secure environments.
• Excellence: We strive for quality in everything we do.
• Teamwork: We actively promote effective communication, collaboration, and partnerships.
• Respect: We value and treat all with dignity.

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Full-time positions with guaranteed 40 hours/week
• Medical, dental, and vision (effective on the 1st of the month, 30 days after the start date)
• Free on-site wellness clinic for employees and their families
• Retirement plan (401A and 457B)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free IndyGo transportation for employees and their families
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION PURPOSE

IndyGo is hiring an experienced Benefits Director to lead our human resources team designing and implementing the company's employee benefits programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Administer pension plans, 401(a) plans, and benefits programs, including medical, wellness, dental, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending.
• Measure and analyze benefits data to improve effectiveness, build efficiencies, and proactively enhance the corporation's benefits package delivery.
• Maintain benefits records and ensure the accurate and timely payment of monthly vendor bills and the preparation of benefits-related reports.
• Help monitor overall benefits costs and assure competitive pricing for all benefits program components.
• Design, administer, and communicate all corporate benefits programs, including wellness programs, to ensure that health and welfare benefit plans meet quality cost and employee satisfaction objectives and the corporation's long-term care strategy.
• Research possible solutions and make recommendations to HR leadership for changes and enhancements to the existing benefits program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a benefits communication and education program and plan to enhance employee understanding of the corporation benefit program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Possess knowledge and ability to interpret and apply human resources policies, procedures, practices, programs, federal and state employment laws, labor contracts, and employment agreements.
• Proficiency in using a computer, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, the internet, and complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to effectively organize, direct, coordinate, and manage assigned activities, functions, and staff.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence, reports, presentations, proposals, and other material.
• Ability to define problem areas and evaluate, recommend, and implement alternative solutions to complex issues and problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate with other executive managers in developing and implementing policies and programs.
• Ability to work effectively under challenging situations involving tight deadlines, confrontation, and conflict.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in Benefits Administration, or a master's degree in Human Resources Management and four (4) years of experience in Benefits Administration, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in HRIS utilization, preferably ADP.
• Direct experience as an ADP administrator preferred.
• Society for Human Resources Management or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist certification preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises one or more employees and daily processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented office environment.
• Ability to remain stationary at least 50% of the time.
• Some local travel may be required.

• The salary range is $77,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer