Fahrenheit Advisors is assisting our city government's Department of Human Resources client, in the search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Human Resources Division Chief-Benefits & Health and Wellness Administrator. The HR Division Chief, Benefits, Retirement, and Wellness is responsible for the strategic function of designing, negotiating, and procuring the City’s health benefits for employees and retirees while ensuring compliance with program regulations and standards.The Division Chief, Benefits, Retirement and Wellness, and their team of Benefits Associates are responsible for managing, revising, and overseeing multiple benefits and wellness programs for all City of Richmond employees.

This position will be based in an office in Richmond, VA (not hybrid or remote)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Evaluates and recommends benefit plan changes and enhancements, as well as new plans and programs as needed to support the attraction, retention and engagement of employees
• Oversees the benefit plan selection Request for Proposal (RFP) process in partnership with the City of Richmond’s Procurement office
• Leads strategic initiatives related to wellness programs that help to enhance employee culture and morale across the organization
• Manages and communicates benefits, wellness, and retirement programs and events to employees
• Manages and administers benefit enrollments, changes in benefits, and all related plan activities while ensuring the integrity of enrollment and employee data
• Leads annual benefits open enrollment process
• Responsible for monthly billing of all benefit programs including reporting and cost breakdowns
• Cultivates and manages relationships and monitors performance of external vendors who provide services related to all benefits programs including administrators, benefits brokers, and insurance carriers
• Ensures plans, programs, and policies are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Leverages technology to increase productivity and efficiencies
• Coordinates employee training related to all benefit, wellness, and retirement programs
• Performs all additional related duties and responsibilities as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Human Resource policies and programs, innovative strategies, and current Human Resource trends related to benefits and employee wellness programs
• Considerable knowledge of benefits administration
• Extensive experience in interpreting, applying, and providing guidance/consultation pertaining to benefits, federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring successful employee wellness programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to lead and administer the programming area and direct the work of others
• Considerable experience negotiating healthcare and wellness benefit plan contracts on behalf of stakeholders
• Utilizes sound judgment to evaluate complex situations, make effective decisions, develop solutions and recognize when executive escalation or engagement is required to navigate complex or situation-specific circumstances
• Execute at a high level of accuracy while balancing competing priorities and have an eye toward improvement, automation, and simplification
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Active listening adjustments as appropriate and seeks to ensure full understanding of needs
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Willingness to be bold and challenge effectively with positive intent
• Ability to effectively develop the unique talents of the HR Benefits team
• Experience using Oracle-based or similar HRIS systems
• Advanced Microsoft Office experience, including virtual team platforms for meetings, shared team documents, and instant messaging communications
• Working and managing in a hybrid work environment
• City of Richmond community awareness and values

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES:

Required:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources specialized areas such as Benefits Administration
• 3+ years’ minimum management experience
• Bachelor’s degree (equivalency not accepted in place of a required degree) Disciplines Preferred: Human Resources; Business; Public Administration

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) required or
• HRCI HR Certification (PHR/SPHR) or
• SHRM HR Certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Preferred:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources specialized areas such as Benefits Administration
• 5+ years’ minimum management experience

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting, intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions, and under time constraints. The essential duties may require the ability to finger, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions; frequently reach, stand, walk and grasp; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, feel and lift. The working conditions may not include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this position is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• EEO Classification: Official and Administrator Type of Service: Unclassified
• Residency: Not required
• Revised: June 2022

Note: The above description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. The employee may perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you now (or in the future) require sponsorship to work in the U.S.?
• Why does this particular position appeal to you?
• If you were to be offered this position, what is your ideal start date and target salary? (Required for consideration)
• Please provide some days/times you'd be available for a 30 min video call over the next few weeks

Work Location: One location

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