Director of Benefits

Our Benefits Director will lead the U.S. benefits team and be responsible for the design and management of the health, welfare and retirement benefit plans for NEP's US employees. This is a hybrid position and will work 2-3 days per week in our headquarters in Harmar Township (suburban Pittsburgh).

Key Duties Include:

• Build and design appropriate health, welfare and retirement benefits in coordination with NEP’s brokers and Benefit Governance Committees
• Negotiate and contract with benefit plan providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration
• Provide appropriate financial information to key internal stakeholders for approval, budgeting and processing
• Work closely with CHRO to assist with global benefit harmonization activities
• Administer employee benefit programs such as health insurance, life insurance, wellness program, employee assistance, retirement, and other plans
• Oversee Leave Management program to both ensure compliance and positive employee relations
• Prepare and communicate information to employees about benefit programs, procedures, changes, and government-mandated disclosures
• Provide customer service to employees and work in coordination with our care management vendor and broker to resolve benefit questions and issues
• Maintain knowledge of and analyze government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business
• 10 years of experience in a Benefit specific role preferred
• Experience in a self-insured environment required
• Global benefits experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of benefit compliance requirements
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
• Results driven, self-starter with exceptional project management and high attention to detail