Manager, Health & Welfare Benefits | Arkema Inc. | Philadelphia, PA
A global chemical player, Arkema consists of three coherent and related
business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance
Products. Present in over 40 countries with 18,400 employees, Arkema
achieves sales of 5.7 billion ($6.7 billion). With its six research
centers in France, the United States and Japan, and internationally
recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal
markets.
Manage the design and administration of the Arkema Inc. Flexible
Benefits Plan and Arkema Inc. Retiree Medical Plan (H&W Plans), which
cover about 2,000 active employees and several hundred retirees. Gross
cost of these benefits (before employee contributions) is about $30
million, which includes managing 10 vendors in the administration of 15
plans.
Specific job activities include:
- Lead the review and design of H&W Plan designs and vendor selection
- Stay abreast of current best practices via publications and
participation in industry groups; communicate and implement changes on a
regular and timely basis.
- Manage issues with internal parties (Legal, Accounting,
Communications, Internal Audit) and outside parties (HR consultants,
actuaries, auditors)
- Provide tools to and coordinate Health, Wealth and Wellness
communication/educational programs for employees to encourage personal
accountability for benefits selection, health and retirement planning
- Provide leadership, guidance and assistance to HR managers, employees,
former employees, and retirees in all areas pertaining to active and
retiree medical plans
- Establish and monitor service levels of external vendors, including
benefit carriers (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision,
life/ADD insurance, disability, EAP, Health Advocate)
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Profile
- College degree in HR discipline or Finance and 7 years experience in
health & welfare benefits. Prefer strong financial analysis background
due to complex analytical aspects of position. CEBS completion (or in
process) strongly desired.
- Strong demonstrated working knowledge of laws governing qualified H&W
plans
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with
attention to detail.
- Self-starter who relies on extensive experience and judgment to
identify needs, develop strategy, understand/overcome possible issues,
and accomplish goals
- Ability to work both in a team and also to provide leadership
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
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http://arkemagroup.contacthr.com/13364810
or submit your resume and salary requirements through our homepage at
http://arkema-us.profils.org/Web/Doss.aspx?NoDossier=1797&Origine=3
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