Senior Benefits Consultant

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Benefits Consultant for a remote contract position, responsible for overseeing the strategic assessment, compliance, and administration of retiree Health and Welfare plans, including conducting needs assessments and managing plan amendments.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and manage plan restatements and amendments for retiree Health and Welfare plans
• Analyze large datasets for regulatory filings and ensure compliance with HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, and federal/state laws
• Lead special projects related to regulatory changes and adapt to evolving departmental objectives

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources with a focus on benefits administration
• Deep knowledge of ERISA compliance and regulatory reporting specific to Retiree Health and Welfare benefits
• Proven experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and managing benefits for represented employee groups
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS platforms, preferably Oracle HCM, and expert-level skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and analyze large, complex datasets