Benefits Director (Pearson K-12 Learning)

Job Description

Benefits Director (Pearson K-12 Learning)

Description

Pearson K12 Learning is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs -supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual’s abilities and learning styles.

Partnering with school districts and educators, we are committed to delivering the best possible learning experiences that improve every student’s chance of success.

Pearson K-12 Learning is seeking a full-time Benefits Director to lead benefits administration in our Chandler, AZ office. This individual will be a key member of our HR team of 6 professionals who support 1700 employees at various locations, including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set strategy for comprehensive and competitive benefits offerings.
• Manage all employee benefits programs such as retirement plans; medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance plans; temporary disability programs; flex spending, health savings; and wellness programs.
• Install approved plans by designing and executing a communication strategy for 1,500 employees; conduct employee meetings and arrange for enrollment; advise and counsel management and employees on existing benefits.
• Manages 401k plan, including all Plan Administrator duties: contribution calculations, new comparability design, ongoing compliance, reporting and filing requirements.
• Compliance testing of 401k plan, annual additions, maximum deductible contribution determination, and top-heavy testing
• Audit and validate accuracy of enrollments and changes from our HRIS (Ceridian); quickly and independently resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure the reconciliation and tracking of health and welfare benefit payments and audit documentation is established.
• Familiar reviewing FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, parental, military, and other leave of absence.
• Act as a strong contributor to an operating culture that makes possible collaboration, open communications, and a focus on talent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, HR or a related field.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in benefits and administration.
• In-depth knowledge of federal & state regulations pertaining to administration of benefits and 401k plans.
• Extensive experience working with Excel.

Additional Skills and Competencies:

• Organized and deadline driven; able to track multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Fact finder with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Work independently.
• Proactive and seeks solutions to problems - current or future.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Communicate with tact and diplomacy while being direct and specific.

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Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Primary Location: US-AZ-Chandler

Work Locations: US-AZ-Chandler-3075 West Ray 3075 W Ray Rd Park at San Tan Chandler 85226

Job: Human Resources

Organization: North America Learning Services

Employee Status: Regular Employee

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Sep 26, 2019

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Full-time Regular

Req ID: 1912945

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.