Manager, Total Rewards Administration

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As the Manager – Total Rewards Administration, you will have primary responsibility for the administration of employee benefits and compensation programs at Graybar. In this role, you will ensure compliance with relevant laws and serve as the day-to-day contact for Total Rewards vendors. Responsibilities include open enrollment, demonstrating effective administration through metrics, providing detailed reporting, and supervising the work of the total rewards administration team.

In this role you will:

• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more.
• Establish internal and external service level agreements for Total Rewards administration.
• Be responsible for implementing government compliance of all total rewards plans, including laws and regulations relevant to ERISA, ACA, and COBRA.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and manage total rewards contracts.
• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process.
• Handle benefits data to ensure accuracy and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate effective total rewards administration through metrics, such as adherence to budget, quality of care, utilization, and employee satisfaction.
• Provide detailed and accurate reporting to internal teams for forecasting and budget management.
• Supervise the total rewards administration team.

What you bring to the table:

• 8 years of total rewards administration experience required
• Four-year degree required
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist or other HR certification preferred
• Experience with benefit program administration, including self-insured plans
• Knowledge of HIPPA Privacy laws
• Strong knowledge of state, federal and system rules, regulations, and procedures regarding the administration of compensation, benefit, and retirement programs
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaboration, influencing and consultative skills
• Mathematical and statistical analysis skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple, competing priorities

Work Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, standard business hours, in office

Compensation Details: The expected base salary for this position is starting at $110,000 annually depending on experience. This position is also bonus eligible - based on specific and relevant business metrics.

The Value of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.

• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.

• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.