Overview
You will be responsible for managing a team of 10-15 employees and overseeing operational tasks related to defined contribution plans in compliance with plan provisions. Your role will require you to excel in a high-paced and dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing regular and timely feedback for performance management
- Handling escalations, providing support, and empowering the team to achieve accuracy
- Managing end-to-end processing of employee benefits on client platforms
- Conducting business management routines such as 1-1s, team meetings, and daily huddles
- Leading automation/process improvement projects
- Analyzing quality audit reports and suggesting process improvements
- Driving practice level initiatives within your team
- Coordinating with the Senior Benefits Manager for team challenges
- Managing associate engagement
- Ensuring work product adheres to peer review/risk level guidelines
- Resource planning and forecasting
- Formulating strategies to achieve team goals
- Tracking and managing the team's service level agreements
Qualifications required for this role include:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in employee benefits
- Minimum 5-7 years of people management experience
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in any discipline
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive client data
- Certifications in US Benefits would be an advantage
- Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Change management skills to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Please note that the company, Milliman, has been providing market-leading services and solutions globally for over 70 years. They specialize in areas such as retirement funding, healthcare financing, risk management, data analytics, and more. Through a team of professionals, they offer expertise in various sectors including employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, and insurance services.