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United States

Dallas, Texas, Us

Southlake, Texas, Us

Mechanicsville, Va, Us

Responsible for all aspects of the U.S. benefit package including plan design, administration and compliance. This includes, but not limited to, self-funded medical (HDHP and PPO), ancillary insurance plans, 401k, wellness and absence policies. Secure global benefit broker partner and develop strategy and oversight practices for benefit programs outside of the United States.Develop and implement strategy to handle benefit plan mergers, harmonization and integration for pre and post acquisition activities.Prepare key benefit information and present to executive management as needed. This includes seeking approval from CEO, CFO and CHRO for the annual renewal of the U.S. self-funded medical plan.Manage relationship and evaluate performance of all benefit vendors and consultants. Key participant in the selection process for new vendors.Prepare and maintain annual budget for all employee global benefit plans.Oversee expatriate benefit coverage, global mobility benefits and recognition award programs.Manage benefit department staff.

Coral Gables, Florida, Us

• Develop and execute strategic global benefit agenda ensuring plans are competitive and align with company objectives.• Plan and direct implementation and administration of employee benefit programs in 30+ countries.• Responsible for U.S. benefit package including self-funded medical, 401k, deferred compensation, wellness and absence policies. • Manage relationship with benefit vendors and consultants.• Prepare and monitor global benefits budget.• Responsible for benefit plan mergers and integration strategy during acquisition activities. • Oversee expatriate benefit coverage, global mobility benefits and recognition award programs.• Manage benefit department staff.

Coral Gables, Florida, Us

• Manage strategic direction and overall administration of U.S. benefit plans including medical, 401(k), wellness and absence. Introduced HDHP/HSA medical option.• Responsible for the plan design and renewal of global benefit plans in 30+ countries.• Manage relationship with benefit vendors including plan carriers and brokers.• Plan, track and review global benefits budget and work closely with finance contacts on budget matters.• Manage benefit department staff.• Key participant in implementation of HRIS system to include global absence management and benefit modules.• Involved with the administration of expatriate assignments including benefit coverage.

Coral Gables, Florida, Us

• Participate in the plan design and administration of global insurance policies for 30+ countries.• Provide input into the US benefit plan strategy including coverage design, vendors and renewals.• Administration of US benefit plans including insurance, 401k, FMLA, disability, and paid time off.• Communicate benefit plans to employees.• Ensure all US plan audits and 5500’s are completed in a timely manner.• Administer multiple global vacation systems.• Involved with the administration of expatriate assignments including benefit coverage.• Plan, track and review global benefits budget and work closely with finance contacts.• Manage relationship with benefit vendors.• Conducts research and reviews survey and market data in order to determine company’s competitive position in employee benefits.• Manage the benefit integration activities involved with all global mergers and acquisitions.• Manage annual domestic benefits enrollment and partners with vendors and brokers on plan administration and open enrollment.

• Oversee the employee benefits enrollment and termination process for medical, dental, life, disability, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k and cobra. • Answer any employee benefit questions. • Reconcile monthly premium bills and employee payroll premium deductions.• Complete any necessary reports and spreadsheets for Director of Benefits and Compensation. • Work with various insurance contacts on questions or problems.

• Responsible for all functions of the Human Resource department including employee relations, employee policies and procedures, and advising managers on employment matters. • Ensuring the facility was in compliance with all OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and other Department of Labor regulations. • Work closely with insurance company to oversee all workers compensation claims. • Administration of all benefits including insurance and 401k plans. • Serve on safety, HIPAA, and corporate compliance committees. • Process the bi-weekly payroll.• Other misc duties include employee recognition programs, employee training, wage and compensation programs, and recruitment and retention.