Health & Welfare Plan Manager

Job Category: Human Resources Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Reference Code: 40719 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. Health & Welfare Plan Manager Description:Manage the coordination and service from multiple vendors on all health and welfare benefit plans. Provide leadership in research of potential programs, identifying options and implementing solutions relative to the employee health and welfare benefit plans and wellness program relying on the individual's extensive knowledge and experience in the field of employee benefits. Primary liaison with account management team of multiple vendors. Establish positive working environment fostering open communications. Clearly establish expectations for our vendors and monitor performance. Facilitate the Lab's strategic objectives of cross vendor communications creating a cohesive team across vendors to provide a fully integrated program to our staff. Co-chair Laboratory's Health Improvement Committee. Maintain communications with team members, assign tasks, and ensure that committee projects stay on schedule. Coordinate the facilitation of various events and programs. Manage external vendor supporting the work of this committee. Member of Laboratory's Benefit Committee. Fully participate and engage in discussions of the committee, providing in depth industry expertise and exhibiting full understanding of Lab programs. Lead many of the research projects of the Committee, present recommendations, and provide insight on best practice. With the assistance of a financial analyst in the section, monitor plan trends and VEBA trust on an ongoing basis to identify potential areas for concern/improvement and manage the annual renewals. Review all renewals, develop premium-equivalent rates.Stay abreast of regulatory requirements of health and welfare benefits and industry trends. Review plans designs and make recommendations for change consistent with overall strategic objectives of the plans. Act as technical mentor to other members of the section.Assist in the development of communication materials, 5500 preparations, and respond to external surveys on benefits. Respond to DCAA audit requests and support annual financial audits of the plan.Qualifications:Required: Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field or equivalent experience. Minimum 8 years of experience managing complex health and welfare benefit plans in a corporate, consulting or vendor environment. Strong analytic, problem solving and project management skills required. Demonstrated experience leading significant, complex benefit projects. Strong communication skills with all levels of the organization. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Desired: CEBS/GBP designations strongly desired. Masters degree. Prior experience with PeopleSoft HRIS.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 40719Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. To Apply via APL's Employment Website: * Make note of the Reference Code number for this job* Go to www.jhuapl.edu/employment click on "Search and apply" for current openings at APL. * On the Careers Homepage click on Advanced Search hyperlink* Enter the Reference Code number into Job Req# search box and click the Search button* Select job(s) and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process.