Director of Benefits

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement.
• Oversees the administration of all Enterprise Health & Welfare benefit programs (includes Medical, Dental, Vision, COBRA, Life insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Plans, Employee Assistance Plan, vendor relations and leave management).
• Responsible for oversight of benefits programs, including recommending, implementation, support, and compliance for new and existing benefits programs, including but not limited to plan design selection, annual renewal process, contract negotiation, benchmarking.
• Evaluates and analyzes the results of the programs and services regularly and systematically; reports these results to the VP Human Resources and the Business Development Committee.
• Recommends and implements benefit strategies, initiatives, policies, and objectives. Ensures these policies and objectives are cost effective, and consistent with Enterprise objectives.
• Leverages quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform and drive decisions and recommendations; assesses the use of metrics within the various functions of Benefits to determine what is required to monitor program impact and efficiency.
• Coordinates the evaluation of benefit plans, programs, renewals, changes, and makes recommendations to the Human Resources Management and the Business Development Committee
• Administers all member and employee benefit programs (Medical, Dental, VSP, COBRA, Life Insurance etc.), including eligibility, enrollment, life events, terminations, and communication via employer portal.
• Coordinates and ensures compliance with Affordable Care Act, ERISA, Department of Labor, and Internal Revenue Service, federal and state statutes, COBRA, USERRA, HIPAA, FMLA. (i.e. plan documents, annual 5500 filings, responses to legal agencies, etc.).
• Oversees the implementation of all wellness initiatives.
• Maintains summary plan descriptions (SPD) and plan documents for all health and welfare plans.
• Works with HRIS support teams to provide oversight of benefit changes, updates and implementations and system testing. Partners with Payroll on any issues that require benefit process improvements or problem resolution.
• Manages all leaves of absences by ensuring compliance under state (if applicable) and federal regulations. Evaluates policies related to LOA and writes new policies or amends existing policies.
• Leads Open enrollment to include planning, organizing and communication efforts.
• Presents standard financial documents for review of all benefits.
• Maintain excellent communications with all Directors and Managers.
• Develops and implements approved departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all necessary record keeping.
• Comprehensive understanding of forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, productivity, inventory controls (if applicable), P&L analysis, and cost controls.
• Ensure the budget for the department is monitored and adhered to by implementing effective processes and procedures.
• Prepare necessary data for the budget in area of responsibility; project annual costs and monitor actual results; take corrective action where necessary.
• Keep abreast of competitive changes including industry trends and local competitive set.
• Develop, maintain, and nurture a positive work environment.
• Responsible for maintaining a disciplined environment and implement practices that promote safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate and supervise training, assignments, and development of subordinates.
• Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).
• Present a positive image of the organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment.
• Able to make difficult decision in a fair and honest manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Manage directly and indirectly all employees of the Human Resources Benefits department. Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities which include but are not limited to: interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ten (10) years equivalent Supervisory/Management experience.

• Must pass periodic random drug screens.
• Must be able to pass background suitability investigation.
• Must obtain a Gaming License.
• Must obtain all other applicable certifications and licenses.
• Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use upper extremities, including but not limited to, hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. They may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up-to 25 pounds and/or push, pull up-to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required use repetitive movements to complete tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be occasionally required to work in low light conditions, and may be exposed to loud noise for extended periods.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Multiple locations.
• Some enterprises are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; therefore, you must be flexible to work any and all hours.
• Must be available for emergency calls 24/7.
• Must be available to work weekend and holidays.
• Some enterprises are gaming facilities.
• Some enterprises are not a smoke-free environment.
• Surveillance cameras and audio equipment monitor the premises recording activity throughout most of the facilities on 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.