Avaya Hiring for Compensation & Benefits Manager at Morristown, NJ  Full Time

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Under limited direction, the Benefits Manager owns all functions related to company-sponsored retirement plans specifically, defined contribution 401k savings plans, and non-qualified executive retirement programs. Knowledge of Defined Benefit plans helpful. Needs to be familiar with FMLA, Life insurance provisions and state-to-state disability rules in the U.S.

Principal activities include extensive project management of day-to-day processes within retirement plan administration and recordkeeping activities for 401k programs including regulatory compliance, benefit calculations assistance, participant communications. Additional activities include acting as SME backup for Pension, Health & Welfare and Leave Benefit Managers.

• Retirement savings plan administration in HRIS and vendor systems to ensure accurate participant processing. This includes continual monitoring of programs for legal compliance impacts, enrollments, contribution changes, loan processing, hardship withdrawals, and distributions. Work is in conjunction with outside plan record-keepers
• Process provider reports and prepare audit reconciliation of payroll system configuration for internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Project management of annual external audits performed on retirement plans. Coordinates flow of requested information between providers, payroll, finance and Treasury; establish plan provisions as well as develop necessary internal controls as required.
• Acts as point of service/gatekeeper within current administration process with employees, retirees and financial institutions to resolve issues.
• Coordinates outsourcing activities including problem-solving for participant issues and incorporating necessary research to recover missing pertinent data.
• Conducts all related non-discrimination testing as required.
• Accountable for the documentation of compliance issues for retirement programs including plan documents, plan amendments, summary plan descriptions participant notices, reporting and forms.
• Works with outside counsel and vendors to analyze impact of new regulations and implements required changes, makes recommendations to fiduciary committees and management.
• Provides support and project management in annual preparation of required government reports including Form 5500’s, filings, etc. for all areas of benefits.
• Updates procedural documentation for fiduciary committees and in partnership with providers
• Directs providers and handles communication with participants including email, telephone and mailings.
• Expected to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities. Develop defined contribution plan initiatives for participant education, enrollment, and investment planning.
• Performs other related duties and projects, as assigned by supervisor.
• Handles confidential information in a professional manner.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in retirement or related benefits administration or processing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent Project Management skills
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, email and HRIS applications,
• Bachelor’s degree in business related discipline
• Knowledge and proficiency of ERISA, DOL, and IRS regulations including recent legislation
• Work in a team-oriented environment under minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong independent thinking and problem resolution skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience working within a Human Resource department in a business environment
• Previous experience working with international benefit plans
• Previous experience in successfully interacting with benefit vendors

The pay range for this opportunity is from $97,300 to $131,350 + performance-related bonus + benefits

This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive an annual bonus that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and location.

anages the design and administration of various employee compensation and benefits programs including but not limited to salary administration, job evaluation, performance appraisal, merit and other salary increases, incentive plans, life, health, and disability insurance, pension, profit sharing, and related retirement programs. Manages the company’s retention of competitive compensation and benefits in the market place. Work is completed with minimal direction and reviewed by senior management. Provides solutions to a diverse range of complex problems.

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