Sr. Manager, Benefits at RPS North America

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Steel, Manufacturing, Human ResourcesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field
  • Minimum of 8+ years progressive experience in employee benefits including 3+ years of management and 1 year of defined benefit experience
  • CEBS or CBP/CPBI a plus
  • Experience working with HRIS especially Workday, payroll and site HR
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to research and analyze complex regulations, legal documents, and contracts
  • Strong attention to detail, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, team development and influencing skills
  • Advanced PowerPoint and Excel necessary

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of defined contribution benefit and defined benefit retirement plans along with all health and welfare plans, including annual filings, actuarial valuations, investment monitoring, administrative committee organization and plan documents
  • Manages all provider and vendor relationships, auditors and consultants
  • Maintains knowledge of and analyzes government regulations, benefit program trends and prevailing market practices; ensures all compliance with applicable legislation
  • Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff; reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval
  • Oversees and coordinates all audits including government required audits for their area
  • Prepares annual benefit budget and associated reports
  • Supports benefits in collective bargaining process
  • Manages benefit updates, entry and configuration/testing of HRIS

Skills

Employee Benefits
Defined Contribution Plans
Defined Benefit Plans
Health and Welfare Plans
Actuarial Valuations
Investment Monitoring
Vendor Management
Compliance
HRIS
Workday
Payroll
Audits
Budgeting
Collective Bargaining
Regulations Analysis

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
$31.5KTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from AECOM with new regional director.
Acquisition by Tetra Tech may impact client relationships.
Internal competition from NEO Material Development Kit could cause brand confusion.

Differentiation

RPS Group offers a wide range of consulting and advisory services.
The company has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental consulting.
RPS leverages its global presence and multidisciplinary teams for tailored solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for environmental consulting due to global sustainability focus.
Growing interest in digital transformation aligns with RPS's expertise.
Expansion of green finance offers new project opportunities for RPS.

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