Job Information
Northwestern Corp Benefits Manager in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Benefits Manager
Work Location
: Open to Major Office locations in Montana and South Dakota
Pay range
: $99,300 to $162,600 per year
Employment Status:
Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at
northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through
iConnect
.
About this position:
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Benefits to join our Compensation and Benefits team. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, administration, and delivery of employee benefits programs that align with company objectives. Working closely with the Director of Compensation and Benefits, this position ensures that our benefits programs are competitive, cost-effective, and meet the needs of our workforce.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job, some key responsibilities:
Benefits Strategy:
Develop and implement a comprehensive benefits strategy that supports the company's objectives and competitive positioning in the industry.
Benefits Administration:
Manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans (401(k) and pension plans), and other voluntary benefits. This includes management of all level-of-absence administration, including, medical, personal, disability and FMLA. Provide leadership to cross-functional teams through daily operational tasks and success measures.
Compliance:
Ensure all benefits programs are in compliance with federal and state regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA and other relevant laws. Collaborate with the compliance team and external auditors to conduct regular audits and assessments, ensuring all controls are up-to-date and followed.
Vendor Management:
Collaborate with and manage benefit brokers, providers and vendors to negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and ensure the delivery of high-quality benefits services
Employee Communication:
Create and deliver effective communication strategies to educate employees about their benefits and wellness programs, including the value associated with their benefits and how that impacts our total rewards approach. Comfortable conducting open enrollment meetings and presenting to large groups as needed.
Data Analysis:
Utilize data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of benefits programs, make recommendations for improvements, and provide reports to senior management.
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