Senior Benefits Partner

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page .______________________________________________________________________Position Overview:The Total Rewards Senior Benefits Partner is responsible for management and administration of the health & welfare and retirement plans, leave of absences and accommodations programs included in the Employee Benefits and Leave Plans offered by DigKey Electronics. Serves as a subject matter expert on an assigned area of responsibility within the line-up of benefits and leave offered inclusive, but not limited, to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, 401(k), Leave and Accommodations and Wellness plans. The Total Rewards Senior Benefits Partner is responsible for the compliance, implementation and management of employee benefit, wellness and leave programs that are broadly accessible, metrics based and designed with a relentless approach towards improved health outcomes.Responsibilities:Administer employee benefit plans; medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability and 401(k) plans compliant with plan rules and local, state and federal regulationsResponsible to ensure accurate continuation, termination and application of benefits for all active employees, employees on leave of absence or working with accommodations, and terminated employeesAdminister employee wellness programs under four key pillars of wellbeing: financial, mental, physical, socialProvide oversight and serve as chair for employee wellness committeeServe as point of consultation for leave and accommodation complex cases to create recommendations for resolution that are equitable and compliant with governing agencies and company policies.Responsible to keep up to date with new and changing state and federal laws and regulations regarding employee benefit and time away plans.Manage vendor performance on service level agreements, customer service, client support and program utilizationWork closely with benefits brokers in the US and United KingdomResponsible to maintain up to date and accurate documentation of work processes and practices in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for assigned areas of responsibility.Monitors and reports on engagement in benefit and leave plans and performs regular analysis on utilization and outcomes.Leads special and cross-functional project teams, developing and driving cross-functional goals and objectives, recommending solutions to issues relating to the assigned program or section areaWorks Collaboratively with the Total Rewards Team to achieve best in class programs and plan designs in the area of Health and WellnessPerforms advanced, administrative & project management workRespond professionally to inquiries and complaints with timely, and with equitable resolutionsContributes to all aspects of annual open enrollment inclusive of updating enrollment guides, facilitating employee information sessions and HRIS testingNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Required Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceTypically, 7+ years of benefits and wellness plan administration experienceTypically, 7+ years of experience in customer serviceTypically, 7+ years of experience in vendor performance managementTechnical proficiency and application of PHI, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, FMLA, PWFA, ADA, state and local leave and benefit compliance requirementsExperience in data processing, document management and customer engagementIntermediate to advanced Excel skillsStrong project management skillsBe able to perform repetitive motions that involve the hands, head and other parts of your bodyBe able to sit at a workstation and operate computer devices such as keyboard, mouse, screenMust be able to perform the following behavioral competencies; attention to detail, written and oral communication proficiency, customer/client focus, ethical conduct, human resources capacity, initiative, manages execution, personal effectiveness/credibility, positive attitude, problem solving/analysis, professionalism, project management, thoroughness, and time managementBachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience preferredSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR Certification preferredTools / Systems / SoftwareExperience in working with HRIS systems and/or WorkDayPhysical Requirements:Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screenGenerally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your bodyCompensation:The base pay range for this position is:$85,000to$117,000Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate’s work experience in related roles; the candidate’s knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.______________________________________________________________________Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal #J-18808-Ljbffr