Place of Business:
Pan-American Life Insurance Group

Position Description:
Under the direction of the 2nd VP, U.S. Regional Human Resources, this position is responsible for overseeing and supervising the organization's benefits and payroll functions. This position will ensure payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. They will also lead the benefits strategy and ensure specialized analytical support and administration of all corporate benefit plans and programs.
Position is located in the New Orleans office - Hybrid work opportunity

Benefits Strategy and Management: 
Ensure administration of Pan American Life Insurance Group’s employee benefits programs, which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and other ancillary plans, 401(k), Defined Benefit Plans and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) (both frozen) and employee programs including wellness.
In collaboration with HR Leadership team and broker, evaluate existing company benefits to ensure competitive, cost effective plan and program offerings.
Participate in all strategy meetings and develop plans for allocating resources to benefits projects and initiatives.
Lead all audits which pertain to the company benefit plans and programs.
Ensure the company meets all benefit plan and program compliance requirements. Resolves compliance issues that arise and report out to HR Leadership Team.
Manage carrier integrations with Workday to ensure successful data transfer
Responsible for development of Benefits Analyst(s) to provide excellent customer service and support.
Responsible for leading and managing Open Enrollment strategy, project plan, and communication.
Oversee reconciliation of billing/premium statements for all employee benefits
Oversee successful employee leave management, ensuring compliance with all state leave programs
Payroll Management

Oversee and supervise Payroll Analyst(s) to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
Manage third-party vendor relationships such as TopBloc
Responsible for Business Continuity Planning for payroll function and backup for payroll processing in Workday
Ensure all state tax setups and payroll funded employee programs are in compliance and establish an auditing mechanism.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
Lead all audits which pertain to payroll records and processes.
Identifies and recommends system and process efficiencies.
Responsible for development of Payroll Analyst(s)
Miscellaneous

Perform certain administrative tasks as needed
Deliver ad-hoc requests
Assist with reporting, analytics and presentation preparation as needed
Support the HR Department as an active and value-added team member

Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Management, Human Resources, Accounting or Related Field. Minimum of 6 years of experience. Extensive knowledge of Payroll and Benefits programs.

Preferred: Prior management experience. Workday experience. 

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