HR Program Manager, Retirement

The position is responsible for leading initiatives, managing projects, ensuring compliance, responding to client issues, and performing advanced benchmarking and data analysis for benefits programs.

Essential Job Functions:


* Manages strategic employee benefits plans and processes, which include, but are not limited to Health & Welfare, Retirement, and plan audits.


* Recommends, implements, and administers benefits plans that meet FINRA’s strategic objectives of providing highly competitive benefits.


* Serves as the lead for designing and implementing new processes and changes to existing and future programs.

Partners with other HR team members as appropriate to drive the most effective development and execution of programs and processes.


* In partnership with legal counsel, Corporate Communications, and HR team members, manages the communication processes associated with meeting federal, state, and local compliance requirements.

Evaluates contracts and agreements to ensure efficiency and quality of service, compliance with regulatory rules and procedures, identification of risk areas, and the most effective use of FINRA resources.


* Works directly with Corporate Technology to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the administration and execution of programs.

Troubleshoots and works through issues in partnership with Corporate Technology.


* Analyzes data and presents metrics and reporting that identifies and explains trends, to inform the decision-making process related to program design.


* Serves as primary contact for employee inquiries associated with program responsibilities and facilitates resolution of employee matters in partnership with HR team.

Other Responsibilities:


* Mentor and advise more junior level members of the Benefits team.

Education/Experience Requirements:


* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Management, or other relevant field of study.

Advanced degree preferred.


* Seven or more years of experience in Human Resources with a minimum of five (5) years direct experience in the area of benefits design and administration.


* Well-versed in the areas of legal compliance, including but not limited to ERISA, ADA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, and other government compliance regulations.


* Strong project management skills with an ability to lead the evaluation, implementation, and renewal of programs, including plan design recommendations, vendor selection, and internal process improvement.


* Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite and HRIS technology.


* Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.


* Strong written and verbal presentation skills.

Work Conditions:


* Work is normally performed in an office environment.


* Extended hours when necessary.

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