Sr. Manager, Benefits

Sr Manager, Benefits Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel greatfeet first. Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Sr Manager, Benefits in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning. What Will You Be Doing? Lead benefit programs: Design and execute health, welfare, and retirement programs that support our culture, associates, and total rewards strategy Benefit administration: Manage the administration of our benefits programs in partnership with our vendors Partner externally: Effectively manage and collaborate with vendors and external partners, including managing performance of contracts to ensure maximum value of services is delivered Create communication campaigns: Align on program rollouts or refreshes to keep employees engaged in programs Measure program effectiveness: Determine key performance indicators for our benefit programs and track baseline utilization to measure plan effectiveness Manage open enrollment: Lead the execution of annual open enrollment, including all related events, communications, and system configuration Review market trends: Stay abreast of latest industry trends, best in class methodologies, technologies and determine applicability to Caleres' strategic direction Perks You Will Enjoy! Our shoe discounts: No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with 30% associate discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands Benefits that start day one: To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com Get paid when you want: Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday Mental wellness: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates Relaxed dress code: At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet! Site perks: Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, grab and go market, and free parking located in the convenient area of downtown Clayton, MO Qualifications That Make You The Perfect Fit! Bachelor's degree preferred 5+ years of experience in employee benefits Prior management experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to handle confidential information professionally and elevate issues when appropriate Proficiency in HRIS software, Dayforce preferred Caleres is an equal opportunity employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems. Caleres is invested in our associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits. Fraudulent recruiting disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: #J-18808-Ljbffr Caleres