Job description

Innovative Driven is seeking a Benefits Manager for a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies.

This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days a week onsite in the Los Angeles office, and the rest remote!

The Benefits Manager will oversee the day-to day administration and assist in leading the strategic direction, business planning and overall effectiveness of the Firm's global health and welfare benefits, leave of absence, workers' compensation, ergonomics, and retirement programs.

This position will also oversee all compliance related programs. This role will support talent management objectives to drive engagement, education, and client service excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day administration, development, implementation and communication of the Firm's global employee health and welfare benefits, leaves of absence and retirement programs that are focused on enhancing workplace engagement and attracting and retaining talent in accordance with the Firm's strategic goals, policies, and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, oversight and coordination of the Benefits team’s responsibilities. Monitor and assign work to ensure quality and accuracy of assigned tasks and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget and as required.
• Manage team performance, set goals and ensure the team’s continuous professional development.
• Set overall priorities and initiatives for the Firm's benefits, leaves of absence, retirement programs and compliance, including preparing and maintaining SOPs and project plans.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to: COVID-19, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA-HITECH, DOL and IRS regulations in collaboration with Firm Management, Directors of Business Operations and Talent Management department.
• Lead implementation of new programs, annual enrollment process, Workday Benefits module support, portal content updates, webinars/live events, and vendor RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Interface with consultants, vendors, and carriers.
• Manage the Firm's workers' compensation program including handling claims, ensuring high-level service, contract negotiations, and coordination with outside counsel to attend depositions/hearings, as necessary.
• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate controls and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the benefits, retirement. leave of absence and compliance programs, policies and service.
• Engage with the Firm's Chief Employment counsel regarding complex leave of absence and accommodation issues.
• Reviews Summary Plan Descriptions and Plan Documents for updates and assist with audits.
• Acts with a high degree of integrity and discretion handling confidential employee information.
• Exercises good judgment at all times with respect to data privacy, security and all Firm policies and procedures; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Human Resources or other Business-related field, industry certification (i.e. CEBS) a plus;
• At least 7 years of experience leading, designing, administering, and managing health and welfare benefits, leave of absence, workers' compensation, ergonomics, compliance and retirement programs.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience; and
• At least 3 years of experience in a professional services or legal environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071

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