Senior Benefits Manager

at  Delaware North

THE OPPORTUNITY

Delaware North is hiring a Senior Benefits Manager to join our team in Buffalo, New York. As a Senior Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for the overall administration and compliance of all benefits programs for non-union and union team members. If you like to innovate, enact change, and seek growth opportunities, apply now to join our team.
Buffalo-based candidates can work a hybrid schedule, including a minimum of three days per week in the office. Candidates in Cleveland, Erie, Rochester, or a reasonable driving distance are welcome to apply. The requirement will be to work on-site in Buffalo, NY at least one day a month.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, benefits administration, business, finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five 5 to six 6 years of experience in strategy and administration of benefits programs required, including wellness, 401k, etc.
• Minimum three 3 to five 5 years in a benefits leadership role, with experience and managing teams is required.
• Experience with unions is a plus
• Vendor management experience required
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (proficiency with Excel is a must).
• Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms; working knowledge of Workday preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to health and welfare benefit plans a well as 401(k) retirement plans.
• Certified Benefits Professional, SHRM-CP, or SHRM SCP preferred.

WHO WE ARE

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.
Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer

• Benefits program design (e.g., health and welfare, retirement etc.) for both US and Canadian programs.
• Benefits program management (e.g., open enrollment, health and welfare, retirement, relocation, commuter, etc.).
• Benefits program administration (e.g., processes, billing, deductions, leaves, etc.).
• Benefits program compliance (e.g., union collective bargaining agreements, affordable care act, required notices).
• Analyze current benefit programs against industry norms and trends.
• Monitor benefit costs, budgets, and pricing of benefit programs.
• Responsible for data integrity, enrollments audits, and billing reconciliations.
• Communication (e.g., guidance on benefit program features, plans, and options to employees and management).
• Vendor management (e.g., insurance and pension brokers, consultants, etc.).