Benefits Manager at Martin Marietta Materials in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description:

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta'sMagnesia Specialtiesbusiness produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.


At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.


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What to expect:



Reporting to the Benefits Director, the Benefits Manager is responsible for managing the administration of the company's benefit programs with a focus on continuous improvement of benefit plans, policies and processes. This includes leading large scale change management initiatives. Must be experienced in both health & welfare and retirement (defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified plans) benefit programs. The Benefits Manager is actively involved in developing benefit program strategy and associated plan designs and processes in support of company and Human Resources objectives. This position has direct reports and will engage in talent management and workflow planning activities for a team of benefit professionals.

• Manage the administration of health & welfare and retirement programs; assess the effectiveness of programs in meeting human resource and company strategic objectives; recommend improvements to programs and processes as appropriate; oversee implementation of changes


• Manage team of direct reports; provide coaching and guidance with respect to benefits department projects and day-to-day activities, performance management and developmental opportunities.


• Serve as technical resource to the benefits team and HR business partners to drive consistent and effective administration and communication of benefit programs and processes.


• Collaborate with corporate communications and other stakeholders to create and update various benefits communications (benefits guide, newsletters, articles, web content, educational materials, benefit statements, electronic signage, etc.) to convey benefit plan details and better engage employee population.


• Maintain close working relationships with key internal (finance, accounting, internal audit, legal, payroll, divisional HR) and external (consultants, vendors, auditors) stakeholders.


• Manage benefit vendor relationships to maintain accountability; ensuring programs are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner.


• Plan and coordinate wellbeing program communications and initiatives


• Maintain plan documents and summary plan descriptions.


• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations governing benefit plans (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.); lead benefit plan compliance activities (government filings, SARs, AFNs, ACA reporting, etc.) and support actuarial valuation process


• Handle annual audits and associated SOX reporting for benefit plans; manage team workflow with respect to audit activities


• Assist with M&A and divestiture related due diligence and integration activities


• Remain current in benefit program trends, government legislation and court decisions related to areas of responsibility


• Support research, benchmarking, design and implementation of new programs to enhance employee value proposition and experience

Requirements:

• Based in Raleigh, NC corporate headquarters (4 days per week in office; one day remote)


• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field; advanced degree and/or industry certifications (CEBS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred


• 6+ years of progressively responsible work experience in benefits; minimum one year experience managing direct reports


• Workday HCM experience preferred


• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing benefit plans (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.)


• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively collaborate and interact with internal and external stakeholders, vendors and consultants


• Must be proactive, self-directed and highly organized; capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously while quickly adapting to changing priorities; lead through change


• Possess superior analytical, organization and problem-solving skills; able to solve complex issues and interpret complicated legal documents


• Able to lead and influence others


• Proficient with MS Office products; emphasis on advanced Excel skills

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical


• Prescription Drug


• Dental


• Vision


• Health Care Reimbursement Account


• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account


• Wellness Programs


• Employee Assistance Plan


• Paid Holidays and Vacation


• 401(k) with Company matching


• Pension


• Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability


• Long-Term Disability Options


• Employee Life Insurance


• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance


• Business Travel Accident Insurance


• Direct Deposit Payroll


• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan


• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children


• Matching Gift Program


• New Auto Purchase Discount Plan

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apply Now