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Director of Employee Benefits & Retirement Solutions

Job ID:

250070

Location:

MD-Metro Bldg New Carrollton

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

01/22/2025

-

02/09/2025

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Director of Employee Benefits & Retirement Solutions Marketing Statement

Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of employee benefits and retirement strategies? We¿re seeking an innovative and strategic professional to join our Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority as the Director of Employee Benefits & Retirement Solutions. In this key leadership role, you will drive the development and execution of comprehensive benefit programs that prioritize employee well-being, attract top talent, and align with organizational goals.

Your expertise will help design and implement cutting-edge retirement solutions, ensuring our workforce is supported at every stage of their journey. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees, we invite you to apply and lead the way in redefining the future of benefits and retirement solutions.

At WMATA, we value excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, supportive environment where your expertise will thrive. If you¿re a visionary leader with a passion for employee benefits and a desire to contribute to a vital public service, WMATA is the place for you. Join a mission-driven organization committed to advancing public transportation while making a lasting impact on the lives of millions in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Come be a part of shaping the future of transit¿apply today and help us continue to move millions forward here at WMATA!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.

Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of functionally relevant and progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, which includes demonstrated experience implementing innovative benefits, leave, and retirement programs

• Experience must include at least five (5) years of supervisory and leadership experience with demonstrated capabilities in effectively motivating and directing staff

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• CCP/CBP/CEBS and/or PHR/SPHR certifications strongly preferred.

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY

The Director of Employee Benefits & Retirement Solutions is a leadership position within the Department of People, Culture & Inclusion. This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the organizations employee benefits services, including programs, policies, and practices. The position focuses on designing and implementing benefits and medical programs that support the organizations goal of attracting, retaining, and motivating employees. Key duties include recommending cost-effective benefit plans, ensuring legal and policy compliance, and managing relationships with external providers such as consultants, insurance carriers, and vendors. The role is instrumental in aligning the organization's benefits offerings with the Authority¿s Talented Teams goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans and directs the overall administration of employee benefits programs aligned with organization goals, including retirement, health and wellness, and leave programs (i.e., retirement plans, medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, STD, and LTD plan).

• Leads and directs the design and implementation of plan design changes for the full suite of benefit offerings, including vendor negotiations and selection, budget analysis and modeling, staff communication and training. Works directly with benefit plan providers, vendors, auditors and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration.

• Leads and directs the administration of the health and welfare plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, defined contribution, and deferred compensation plans, as well as the various defined benefit pension plans. Oversees and implements Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) through the various pension plans.

• Ensures the organizations benefits and leave policies remain competitive and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, including FMLA.

• Reviews benefits strategy to support high performance culture and to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

• Monitors the effectiveness of existing benefits policies, guidelines and procedures; strategizes and recommends plan revisions which are cost effective and consistent with competitive market trends and Authority objectives.

• Leads the development of new initiatives to establish competitive and cost-effective benefits programs.

• Collaborates and provides internal consultation to senior Human Capital staff and senior management in support of benefits strategies.

• Develops and recommends cost containment strategies for the Authority's benefits programs, overseeing audits, monitoring administrative costs, and recommending cost-efficient alternatives.

• Directs and oversees benefit programs in compliance with various collective bargaining agreements and Authority policies.

• Leads the development of all requests for proposals related to benefits, and compliance programs, ensuring alignment with the Talented Teams strategy.

• Assigns and reviews work of external professional consultants regarding benefits and compliance programs. Oversees and monitors the contract performance of various consultants and third-party vendors.

Other Duties

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment

• Personal interview

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.