How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
What’s the role?
As the Manager of Benefits & Leaves, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Research, LLC. This role involves a comprehensive range of tasks, requiring expertise in benefits administration, compliance, vendor management, and employee communication. The role is crucial for ensuring the effective operation and enhancement of the company's benefits programs. Reporting directly to the Head (VP) of Human Resources, IQR, you will contribute to the success and growth of ZEISS in North America.
Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:
Benefits Program Management:
Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
Manage day-to-day benefit program administration, including communication, enrollment, and processing of benefit changes.
Develop strategies to improve employee engagement with benefits programs.
Compliance and Policy Development:
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws related to employee benefits and leaves.
Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation.
Develop and implement policies and procedures related to employee benefits and leaves.
Vendor Management and Reporting:
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of employee benefits and leave programs.
Ensure accurate reporting and record-keeping for employee benefits and leave programs.
Workers' Compensation and Leave of Absence:
Administer worker's compensation policies.
Manage leave of absence policies within federal and state regulations.
Communication and Education:
Conduct benefit meetings and educate employees about changes to benefit plans.
Coordinate the design and communication of annual benefit enrollment materials.
Conduct presentations to inform and educate management and employees.
Data Management and Auditing:
Reconcile monthly billing statements.
Monitor eligibility, limitations, and restrictions of plan participation.
Ensure consistent and accurate benefit-related data.
Additional Responsibilities:
Oversee COBRA compliance.
Handle benefit-related tasks in Workday.
Compile, analyze, and report benefit data for strategic planning.
Manage retiree claims and life insurance/disability claims.
Provide recommendations for new plan offerings and design changes.
Conduct new hire orientation for the benefit portion.
Coordinate wellness events.
Do you qualify?
Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in a benefits leadership position.
Maintains current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources.
Workday experience on benefit module and understanding of integrations is required.
Establishes credibility throughout the organization with management and employees (including interfacing with global colleague) by being an effective listener and problem solver including interfacing with global colleagues.
Introduces and encourages “best practices” to Company where appropriate.
Demonstrated effective leadership skills including sound judgment and strong influencing skills.
MS Office including advance skills with Excel and Word and intermediate skills with PowerPoint and Access.
Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain the highest confidentiality and work independently and as a team player.
Ability to prioritize and provide feedback and observations as it relates to departmental performance.
Ability to research information on various subject types and provide concise reports.
Must have strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize and work effectively during periods of high pressure.
Self-starter that’s able to perform in a fast-paced change environment.
Proficient knowledge of state and federal employee benefits, leave laws (HIPPA, COBRA, STD/FMLA/LTD, ADA, W/C, OSHA, ERISA) as well as tax rules for FSA and HSA plans
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred
The annual pay range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Holly Greenwood-Mosher
Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
