Manager Of Benefits Design

Manager of Benefits Design

Publix Super Markets is hiring a Manager of Benefits Design to oversee the development and management of health, welfare, and voluntary benefits programs. This position will design benefits that support our associates and their families, focusing on financial, physical, mental, and emotional health, social connections, and career engagement.

In Publix's corporate offices, we value in-person interactions, similar to those our store associates have with customers. The Benefits department offers a hybrid office/remote work environment with work onsite at the corporate office three days a week.

Your impact

· Lead strategic initiatives by designing and implementing benefits programs, including pilots and proof-of-concept projects.

· Conduct regular audits of benefit programs to ensure effectiveness and compliance.

· Manage relationships with third-party vendors in support of new benefits plans and programs, ensuring effective collaboration and successful implementation.

· Data-Driven Design: Analyze internal and external data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

· Team Leadership: Train and mentor Benefits Coordinator, fostering a high-performance culture.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, health care administration, or related field
• At least five years of progressive responsibility in the benefits field with at least two years managing others; knowledge of leading employee benefits plans, programs, and strategies, and of the general status of the employee benefits field; strong change management skills
• Ability to build consensus and buy-in with senior leadership
• Knowledge of various laws and regulations which may affect the administration of the benefit plans, such as ERISA, PPACA, COBRA, HIPAA
• Knowledge of the administration of health and welfare plans at a large employer
• Knowledge of financial principles
• Knowledge of project management
• Strong analytical abilities (this includes the ability to evaluate complex ideas and solutions)
• Knowledge of vendor procurement principles, including (but not limited to) RFPs, price, service/performance fee/contract negotiation
• Ability to interpret and apply legal documents, plan documents, regulations and government legislation
• Willingness to occasionally travel overnight as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• CEBS or GBA preferred

Benefits Information:

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. It's satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry. Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.