Benefits Manager
Watsonville, CA Watsonville, CA $134,479 - $201,719 a year $134,479 - $201,719 a year Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place! General Summary This position is responsible for managing the company benefit plans effectively and efficiently in compliance with federal and state guideline and analyzing Human Resources processes to improve efficiency by providing automated solutions for through the use of technology via Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and web-based solutions.
Essential Job Accountabilities Research and evaluate company health and welfare and retirement benefits with those of competitors in order to recommend improvements and new programs which strengthen overall plan design and employee engagement.
Identify strategies to improve employee communication and education to increase understanding of the benefit programs offered and their full economic value.
Ensure benefit plan documentation, contracts and amendments are in compliance with international, federal and state guidelines.
Manage the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes for the salaried, hourly craft and hourly Davis Bacon employees to ensure a competitive benefit package that is well understood in order for employees to make an informed decision on their benefit options.
Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, insurers and vendors to ensure timely customer service and accurate cost-effective plan administration.
Develop and implement programs which promote employee health, wellness and contribute to overall cost containment Ensure the reliability, accuracy and security of the benefit data used for reporting and analysis purposes in order to provide managers and employees with important decision-making information relating to human capital.
Implements and maintain effective internal policies, procedures and controls to ensure accurate and timely processing and tracking of benefit transactions.
Identify opportunities to automate benefit administration and processing which improve service levels, increase efficiency and control costs.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Benefits Team.
Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
Work Experience Minimum of 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in the field of Benefits Plan Administration.
Extensive experience in the analysis, design and implementation of benefits programs Experience working with ad hoc reporting tools Experience working in a construction, engineering or manufacturing environment Knowledge, skills, and abilities Ability to clearly communicate with all levels of the organization Excellent customer service skills Understanding of ad hoc report writing tools Demonstrated high level of proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint Ability to learn new software quickly Exceptional problem solving skills with consistent follow through Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Knowledgeable with ERISA and DOL regulations Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.
That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$134,479.
00 - $201,719.
00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.
Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc.
and its subsidiaries (Granite) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property.
Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.
Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.
Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee.
No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Essential Job Accountabilities Research and evaluate company health and welfare and retirement benefits with those of competitors in order to recommend improvements and new programs which strengthen overall plan design and employee engagement.
Identify strategies to improve employee communication and education to increase understanding of the benefit programs offered and their full economic value.
Ensure benefit plan documentation, contracts and amendments are in compliance with international, federal and state guidelines.
Manage the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes for the salaried, hourly craft and hourly Davis Bacon employees to ensure a competitive benefit package that is well understood in order for employees to make an informed decision on their benefit options.
Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, insurers and vendors to ensure timely customer service and accurate cost-effective plan administration.
Develop and implement programs which promote employee health, wellness and contribute to overall cost containment Ensure the reliability, accuracy and security of the benefit data used for reporting and analysis purposes in order to provide managers and employees with important decision-making information relating to human capital.
Implements and maintain effective internal policies, procedures and controls to ensure accurate and timely processing and tracking of benefit transactions.
Identify opportunities to automate benefit administration and processing which improve service levels, increase efficiency and control costs.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Benefits Team.
Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
Work Experience Minimum of 8 - 10 years of progressive experience in the field of Benefits Plan Administration.
Extensive experience in the analysis, design and implementation of benefits programs Experience working with ad hoc reporting tools Experience working in a construction, engineering or manufacturing environment Knowledge, skills, and abilities Ability to clearly communicate with all levels of the organization Excellent customer service skills Understanding of ad hoc report writing tools Demonstrated high level of proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint Ability to learn new software quickly Exceptional problem solving skills with consistent follow through Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Knowledgeable with ERISA and DOL regulations Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.
That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$134,479.
00 - $201,719.
00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.
Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc.
and its subsidiaries (Granite) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property.
Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.
Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.
Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee.
No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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