Benefits Lead - Accenture : Job Details

Job Description

Develop and manage health and welfare plans, retirement plans and a variety of wellbeing programs and time off policies for the US and Canada. Lead US Benefits Committee in annual review of plans and make recommendations for changes; oversee similar Canada Benefits Committee. Direct implementation and administration of plans by Benefits staff, third party administrators, consultants/brokers and insurance companies. Ensure the benefit programs support the organization's strategic objectives, meet participants' needs and are market competitive. Effectively lead and develop team of 20+ Benefits professionals working virtually in the US, Canada, and Argentina. Support client relationships with health and financial industry companies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Accountable for strategy and design of health and welfare and retirement plans and programs, and time off policies for Accenture and its affiliates

* Responsible for oversight of third party administration of health and welfare, 401(k) and pension plans and insurance company performance

* Ensure plans are consistently administered in accordance with plan documents; ensure compliance with government regulations and reporting

* Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation and plan implementation

* Develop communications strategy and oversee content, technical resources and communications channels

* Act as Subject Matter Expert for Accenture and its affiliates; Act as resource for key HR members and Leadership

* Maintain balance between program effectiveness and employee satisfaction

* Define and oversee implementation of recommended plan or process improvements

* Act as authorized fiduciary signatory for plans and trusts

* Oversee Ventures & Acquisitions and Outsourcing transactions to ensure benefits consistency and legal compliance

* Ensure data privacy and security protocols are met and continuously review against evolving requirements

* Align with Global Benefits on initiatives including Consistent Core Benefits

* Benchmark programs to ensure they continue to align to market standards and Accenture's values

* Participate in task forces/teams for large scale projects across multiple functions

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* Minimum of 15 years of experience in employee benefits

* Minimum of 3 years of leading a North America benefits team

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working with a large organization

* Excellent at workload prioritization, resource management and project management.

* Develops and manages processes that are effective and efficient.

* Maintains effective working relationships across the company, at the group, divisional, functional, and corporate levels.

* Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor, coach and develop team members at various stages of their career paths

* Able to quickly respond to regulatory changes, executive concerns, internal process issues and escalations

* Strong understanding of healthcare privacy regulations.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal requirements and develop compliance strategies.

* Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.

* Detail-oriented and organized, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

* Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian.

* Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $163,000 to $434,000

Colorado $163,000 to $375,000

District of Columbia $173,500 to $399,300

Illinois $150,900 to $375,000

Minnesota $163,000 to $375,000

Maryland $150,900 to $347,200

New York $150,900 to $434,000

Washington $173,500 to $399,300

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