Descriptions:

• Acts as a primary liaison between vendors, Lockton, and Associate in order to design, implement, and deliver benefit programs that positively impact Lockton and facilitates Associate engagement
• Manages worker’s compensation, general liability, health and welfare, and other Lockton benefit programs
• Implements Lockton benefit programs, policies, and procedures
• Contributes in the development of the Benefits department strategy and goals
• Researches, monitors, analyzes, and recommends compliance actions for new and evolving benefit legislation and changing internal Client needs
• Performs benefit benchmarking exercises that helps evaluate existing benefit programs
• Compiles and completes necessary documentation in a timely and accurate manner for mandated IRS and ERISA submissions for Lockton’s qualified and non-qualified plans
• Drives the development and documentation of consistent and appropriate processes and communications, ensuring that Lockton is meeting and exceeding industry best practices
• Proactively makes alternations to system process and procedures to enhance quality and efficiency of reports and bill payments
• Develops clear and regular audits for bill payments, benefit deductions, and reporting
• Scrutinizes numbers, trends and data to deduce conclusions based on findings
• Reviews, troubleshoots, and resolves data integrity issues
• Provides highly service-oriented consultative advice to Lockton’s internal Clients by translating data and benefit policies into understandable terms
• Optimizing Associate understanding, acceptance, and interests among the benefit offerings
• Advises Associates on eligibility, coverage, and other matters that may arise
• Follows up with internal and external Clients as needed to that needs are met in a timely and accurate manner
• Provides cross-training to stakeholders that enhances understanding and participation of benefit programs and solutions
• Identifies new benefit needs and proposes products and benefit solutions to fulfill these needs
• Maintains awareness of current associate benefit trends with a focus on product and service developments, delivery and support, and application of key technology
• Continues education within benefits through classes, reading, online learning and other resources to increase HR knowledge and benefits applications
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field with emphasis in human resources administration
• Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience
• CBP, CEBS, PHR, or SPHR Certification strongly preferred
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft product suite
• Proficient in the PeopleSoft product suite preferred
• Strong understanding ACA and other year-end reporting forms and processes
• Effective analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills
• Proactively understands industry trends and governmental regulations
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of role responsibilities and achievement of goals
• Ability to organize workload and meet sensitive deadlines
• Ability to complete continuing education requirements as needed
• Ability to attend company, department, and team meetings as required, including industry training sessions
• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information
• Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel by automobile and aircraft
• Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, calculator, photocopier, and facsimile machine
• Ability to work on a computer for a prolonged amount of time
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed
• Legally able to work in the United States