Director of Benefits at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PC in Rockville, Maryland

Job Description:

Who We Are:

The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, (MAPMG) is one of the nation's premier multispecialty medical groups and is the largest integrated medical group in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1980, the medical group has more than 1,700 Permanente physicians spanning more than 50 subspecialties. Together, we serve approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 34 area medical centers, plus several community hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Director of Benefits to join our Human Resources team. The Director of Benefits is responsible for the development, administration, and effective communication of MAPMG physician and staff benefit programs of over 2,000 employees. The Director of Benefits will manage the administration of health and welfare plans, retirement plans, defined benefit plans, and non-deferred compensation plans.

This position may temporarily begin 100% remotely and will eventually be based in our regional office in Rockville, Maryland  with the ability to work remotely a few days a week. 

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and analyzes the benefits market trends, regulations, and practices, to recommend and develop competitive programs and services to meet MAPMG’s strategic physician and staff recruitment, wellness, and retention goals


• Responsible for oversight of benefits programs, including recommending, implementation, support and compliance for new and existing employee benefits programs, including but not limited to plan selection, annual renewal process, contract negotiation, benchmarking


•  Evaluates and analyzes the results of the programs and services regularly and systematically; reports these results to the CHRO in addition to other management reporting


• Plans and directs the implementation and administration of benefits programs designed to mitigate physicians and staff against loss of income due to illness, injury, or retirement


• Plans the modification of existing benefits programs


• Prepares and monitors department budget


• Oversees a robust and effective communication plan for physicians and staff of benefits programs such as health insurance plans, pension plan, 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance and other special employer-sponsored plans


• Manages the Medical Group’s health/welfare and retirement plans. Retirement plans include defined contribution, defined benefit and non-qualified (SERP) plans


• Consults with ERISA counsel in the development and maintenance of up-to-date benefit program plan documents and summary plan descriptions


• Manages the 401(k) audit and supports the corporate audit and defined benefit plan audits annually. Files timely 5500’s and completes all other required filings and notices (e.g., PCORI, SARS, SMMs)


• Responsible for compliance with respect to all benefit programs. This includes, but is not limited to, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Pension Protection Act (PPA), Internal Revenue Code, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)


• Oversees:
  
  
  
  • The management of the physician and staff educational reimbursement system in accordance with board approved physician policies and staff policies
  
  
  • The FMLA leave management system
  
  
  • The management for annual open enrollment activities including, communications, and applicable reporting to vendors
  
  
  
  


• Responsible for maintaining strong, collaborative vendor and TPA management and broker relationships to assess programs and market trends


• Works with the HRMS team to provide oversight of benefit changes, updates and implementations and system testing to ensure consistency with plan documents


• Partners with the Payroll team on any issues relating to benefits and compensation that require partnership to improve or resolve issues


• Manages and oversees the hiring, training, professional development, and performance management of the Benefits department’s staff. Assists various MAPMG Board Committees regarding MAPMG’s benefit programs and benefit plan elements


•  Represents the medical group with the health plan’s environmental safety committee and its activities and requirements


• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is required; Master’s Degree in related field highly preferred


• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive benefit and retirement (defined benefit and defined contribution) plans and non-qualified SERP plan administration


• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory responsibility managing at least three (3) full time employees


• CEBS certification or equivalent is required


• Proficiency and technical aptitude in the use of Microsoft Office products, Leave Management Systems and HRM systems, Ultimate Kronos Group, UKG strongly preferred


• Thorough working knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee benefits


• Strong project management experience required


• Strong leadership skills


• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely


• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data

Competitive Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package


• Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families


• Great work/life balance


• Generous paid time off


• Maternity and parental leave


• Pension plan and 401(k) retirement plan


• Life insurance, and short-term disability and long-term disability coverage


• Education reimbursement

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

 

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.

 

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