Benefits Manager

Company: Fisher Investments
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Are you passionate about delivering physical, emotional and financial security to employees? Fisher Investments believes in providing top-notch benefits, education and resources for our employees. Your focus on the customer experience will help guide our Human Capital Rewards Team and your expertise managing a benefits program will make an immediate impact on our employees. You will report to the Associate Vice President of Total Rewards.

The Opportunity:

As the Benefits Manager, you will lead a team of five; one program manager, two analysts and two specialists. You and your team will administer all aspects of US health and welfare benefits, 401(k), and FMLA and ADA leave, and international benefits. You will be the subject matter expert for all benefits related topics including benefits management, leave administration and complex claims, while responding to employee questions and providing recommendations. You will knowledgably and compellingly communicate with leadership and employees daily. Ultimately your benefits experience and soft skills will shape the future of lives of our employees.

The Day-to-Day:

• Research new benefits and services based on industry trend, best practices and employee feedback
• Analyze cost and other impact data points and present recommendations to senior leadership
• Provide leadership, coaching and development for benefits
• Manage the multi-state annual renewal and open enrollment process
• Manage all vendor relationships, including insurance carriers, administrators and brokers
• Ensure smooth operational adherence to monthly processes, including billing, training, enrollments and other benefits records
• Oversee the development of employee wellness communications through channels such as print, email, intranet and our benefits microsite
• Oversee the ergonomics program, training and budget to ensure employee safety
• Maintain confidential employee paperwork, benefits and medical files following HIPAA standards Your Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of employee benefits experience, with demonstrated people management skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Prior experience with Workday
  • Experience managing global employee benefits
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state benefit and leave laws Compensation:
    • $110,000-$140,000 base salary per year in the state of WA. New hires should expect to start at the lower end of the range depending on experience
    • Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance Why Fisher Investments:
      
      We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
      • 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
      • A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
      • 20 days of PTO , plus 10 paid holidays ( 17 days of PTO and 3 days of sick time for California employees)
      • Family Support programs including 8 weeks Paid Primary Caregiver leave, adoption assistance and back-up child care FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
        
        

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