Surefox is dedicated to being the leader in the physical risk management industry and the company of choice for military veterans searching for a career and culture that values their skills and expertise. 

Xenture is a veteran owned company that prides itself on creating a diverse and unique culture of trained and talented individuals. We are currently seeking an experienced Full time Benefits & Risk Management Program Manager with high integrity and professionalism who can join our team. In this role, the Benefits and Risk Management Program Manager will coordinate between Brokers, Vendors, Staff leaders, and within combined groups to achieve Company goals while operating within Human Resources related laws, regulations, and best practices. We are looking for someone who is a self starter with impeccable organizational skills and pays close attention to detail.

This position requires a combination of analytical, communication, and organizational skills, as well as expertise in insurance and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will provide business solutions by leveraging data to guide strategic decisions, enhance operations, gain competitive advantage, manage risks, and drive innovation. As we encourage military veterans and candidates that are currently in the military reserve to apply, we welcome all candidates who share the same passion for protection services and providing our employees with exceptional HR and benefits service. We are not offering visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position at this time.

The compensation for this position is $120,652 annually

What you will do:

• Design, recommend and implement effective benefits programs, internal communications and employee experience strategy to ensure employee understanding of benefits plan offerings, policies, and key dates (IE: Open Enrollment, Onboarding, Qualifying Life Events, etc.)

• Implements risk strategies and methodologies; evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, product, and internal controls to advise senior management on risk ratings and evaluates ratings against established policy standards 

• Ability to apply a systematic method to problem solving, analyze data, and recommend strategies that support positive business results

• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency and gain competitive advantage

• Utilize advanced analytics techniques to manage risks and drive business insights

• Serve as primary contact, lead negotiations, and manage benefits and property and casualty vendor relationships to ensure optimal execution of all benefits and insurance programs 

• Make sound recommendations for selection of insurance brokers and carriers

• Leverage collaborative partnerships with benefits and retirement administrators to maintain compliance with both federal and state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, CFRA, etc)

• Analyzes, develops and implements policies, procedures and practices in the areas of responsibility, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding insurance, safety, worker's compensation, and identifies experts to provide training opportunities in all areas of employee safety.

• Will work closely with the broker to coordinate insurance renewals and make recommendations concerning the company’s insurance needs.

• Performs liaison function with insurance companies, insurance consultants, insurance agents, claims administrators, state and federal agencies regarding insurance, safety, health and wellness.

• Complete internal audits of benefits and benefit eligibility quarterly or in accordance with compliance requirements; participate in external audits of benefits, compensation, and retirement plan as required

• Serve as an internal resource on State and Federal benefits and risk management laws and compliance information

• Develop and support systems and processes for incident management including communication and escalation of serious incidents

• Ensure a proactive approach to ensure that Incident and Risk management procedures are consistently applied

• Make recommendations to reduce, prevent or eliminate risks identified

• Keep up to date with health & safety legislation and guidelines and advise management on legislative developments which may affect Safety, Health and Welfare at Work

• Track and interpret the experience modification ratings including tracking exposures and preventing future similar exposures

• Manage department budgets accurately and effectively

• Monitor and review periodic claims and reports and provide trend analysis for all lines of insurance coverage

• Monitor insurance program budgets and ensure that programs are cost-effective, and funds are managed prudently

What is required:

• Understanding of all pertinent federal and state benefits, leave of absences, retirement regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs including but not limited to: ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and DOL requirements.

• Must have an Associates Degree (or equivalent experience) with 5 or more years of Benefits and/or Risk experience

• Knowledge of risk management program development

• Experience in navigating, updating and utilizing Workday or an equivalent HRIS

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interpret benefits plan options and policy features to a broad audience with variable familiarity of Benefits

• A self starter with excellent attention to detail and strive for accuracy in all things

• Knowledge of benefit contract language

• Must be eligible for employment within the United States

• Must be able to pass an extensive background check and drug screening (Xenture will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all requirements of State and local laws, regulations or codes)

• Must be proficient in GSuite and MS Office

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with grace and discretion

• Ability to work independently and as a member of cross functional teams

• Ability to prioritize and manage competing projects with a sense of urgency

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, start-up environment

What is desired:

• Experience in working with all levels of management, including director levels and senior executives

• Military background is a plus

If you share our values and are ready to build your next career, we want to hear from you!