WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST!

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager of Benefits and Well-being at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

The Senior Manager develops, drives, and executes benefit programs that are competitive with the marketplace. This role will help establish Wahl as an employer of choice by ensuring all benefits programs align with our One Wahl strategy.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide strategic leadership in the design, development implementation and daily administration of benefit programs including health, retirement, wellness, and ancillary benefits.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on benefit strategy, keeping abreast of market trends, legislative changes, and policy This includes proposing innovative benefit programs and conducting thorough market research and analysis for senior leadership consideration.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for plan improvements based on market analysis to ensure a competitive benefit package. Recommends and implements annual changes to plan design and plan costs. Conducts and participates in benefit surveys.
• Partners with vendors to design, plan and manage the implementation of employee benefit programs. Manages vendor relationships and ensures adherence to contractual provisions, high level of customer service/ issue resolution and enhancements to contractual agreements.
• Manages the annual and ongoing enrollment process which includes developing, planning, and implementing various communications and plan descriptions to provide human resources, management, and caregivers with information necessary to understand their benefit programs.
• Responsible for communication, education, complex analysis, vendor negotiations and management, cost-driver analysis, cost-containment initiatives and recommends solutions to changes. Research plan design changes and makes recommendations.
• Oversees the administration of employee benefits plans, including new hire orientation; document creation; compliance; enrolling and terminating with carriers; and reconciliation of invoices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Benefits Consultant, Procurement, IT, Legal) in the RFP process for selecting new carriers/vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal and cybersecurity standards.
• Analyzes and implements changes to employee benefit plans to ensure compliance with federal and state Scrutinizes proposed changes with actuaries, attorneys, and consultants.
• Helps to drive employee understanding and appreciation of benefits programs through clear documentation, communication, open enrollment, and education.
• Ensure management is fully informed of risks, issues, challenges and provide solutions.
• Responsible for the overall audit of benefit plans for compliance with plan documents, policies, and government regulations (e.g. ERISA, ACA, FMLA, ADAAA, and other legislative requirements; coordinate preparation of regulatory filings with federal and state agencies, including IRS, DOL, and other regulatory agencies).
• Resolve employee issues and answers questions regarding group benefits.
• Responsible for ensuring benefits administration system and technology enhancements are updated as needed in HRIS.
• Partner globally to gain a holistic view of our benefits offering across the Company and help to create a global but local benefits strategy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 7+ years of related experience in Benefits including management level responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of employee benefits and leave of absence policies, practices, and applicable laws.
• Experience in managing self-insured healthcare plans.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, IRC, PPACA, FMLA (and other federal, state and local leave laws), ADA/FEHA, Workers Compensation, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication Must be able to present concepts and recommendations in a clear, concise format.
• Solid presentation skills required.
• Ability to persuade and influence diverse audiences and manage through adversity with tact and political acumen.
• Must be analytical, methodical and detail orientated and comfortable dealing with complex situations; ability to problem solve and implement corrective action.
• Ability to effectively develop and lead people.
• Demonstrated experience with independently handling both day-to-day and complex benefit inquiries.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of of information.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• An appreciation and respect for all individuals in the workplace along with modeling the Company's values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)-IFEBP is preferred.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $14 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $6 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Free onsite clinic featuring a Nurse Practitioner, a Physical Therapist, and free lab services
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

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