Novavax

Senior Director, Benefits

Novavax

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $208,450 - $281,450 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage vendor relationships, to include selecting, evaluating and managing terms of service.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations and reporting requirements to include 5500 filings, plan audits, and participant notice requirements (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPPA, ADA).
  • Lead plan design and cost-sharing strategy in conjunction with brokers and vendors to ensure cost effective, competitive and compliant plan offerings.
  • Partner with leadership and finance to forecast benefits costs and create long-term strategic plans.
  • Oversee benefits data integrity and collaborate with HR Technology on system enhancements.
  • Lead RFP processes when evaluating new vendors or benefit programs.
  • Collaborate with payroll, HR Technology, finance, and HR business partners to ensure seamless benefits delivery.
  • Develop, review, update all benefit policies within the employee handbook.
  • Develop clear, accessible benefits communication materials and education strategies.
  • Lead, mentor and develop benefit team members.
  • Evaluate industry trends, benchmark data, and regulatory changes to recommend enhancements or redesigns of benefit plans and policies.
  • Manage annual enrollment, including planning, communication, and system configuration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, related field OR equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and relevant experience.
  • 10-15 years of progressive experience in benefits management, with a minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.
  • Proven experience in administration of benefits programs, plan design, vendor negotiations.
  • Strategic planner with attention to detail, analytical ability with a strong operational focus.
  • Strong collaboration skills with ability to work with a diversity of colleagues and partners.
  • Hands on leader with ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, clearly communicate expectations, and meet tight timelines.
  • Previous experience with Workday strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience in compensation or a total rewards role beneficial.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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