US Benefits Program Manager
KLA Corporation
- Ann Arbor, MI
- $81,600-138,700 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify strategies to improve employee experience, develop communication tools to enhance employee’s understanding of the benefits package.
- Lead the design, development and implementation of progressive and innovative programs that are aligned to standard processes and promote employee health and well-being.
- Act as an inspiring leader and project manager in implementing large or global benefits programs (e.g., supplier, M&A, etc.). Develops change and readiness plans for execution.
- Complete day-to-day operations for US Benefit Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, Well-being programs and Family Support Programs.
- Provide customer service support to internal and external customers, and maintain reasonable communication and training with employees on Health & Well-being Programs to facilitate a positive experience for employees.
- In partnership with the broker and US Benefits Manager support processes for benefit programs, e.g., plan renewals, new plan implementations, annual filings, and other compliance activities, etc.
- Develop and lead program budgets within financial plan.
- Serve as main point of contact for vendor relationships to ensure timely customer service and accurate cost-effective plan administration.
- Communicate and implement changes to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local guidelines by staying abreast of current requirements and trends.
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and disclosure requirements and fees.
- Identify trends, track progress, develop and provide status reports to Senior Leadership.
- 5 -10 years’ experience with HR/Benefits and Well-being
- Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; bachelor's level degree and related work experience of 4 years
- Sound knowledge of US Benefits and associated compliance.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of benefit plan administration in multiple systems (e.g. Workday, ADP).
- Experience in building market competitive benefit programs that provide an outstanding employee experience within a high-growth technology company.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple functions both externally and internally (Global Benefits, M&A, HR Services, Legal, Procurement, Finance, Forums).
- Good understanding of federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, affecting employee benefit programs