Hr Director Of Benefits

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Benefits to join our Human Resources team located in Torrey Pines, CA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiates coverage, services and costs with carriers and brokers.
• Directs the development, implementation and maintenance of the company's benefits programs including pension and 401(k) retirement plans, vacation, holiday, time off, sick pay, unemployment, disability, flexible spending, service awards, group health/medical/dental coverage, vendor management, wellness and health education initiatives, life insurance, and executive deferred compensation and other arrangements.
• Ensures that programs are current with regard to trends, practices and costs.
• Ensures all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Preforms other duties as assigned or required.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Provides due diligence on future acquisitions.
• Develops programs designed to keep employees informed about company benefit plans, wellness and any proposed changes.
• Prepares and facilitates quarterly Benefits and Investment Committees.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Collaborates with others in areas, such as the risk management, Finance, Purchasing, IT, Tax, Payroll, Publications, and the broader HR Team, to investigate innovative programs (e.g., self-insurance) to determine feasibility in terms of cost, risk to the company, and legal implications.
• Ensures work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Qualifications:

• (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data, and develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex problems using a high degree of independent judgment;
• Must be able to work on a self- initiated basis and lead in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Experience with pension and 401(k) retirement plans is highly desired.
• (2) excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including executive and senior management, senior external parties and government agencies;
• (4) the ability to effectively and efficiently initiate, plan, budget and manage projects; and
• Must have extensive and detailed technical expertise and application of relevant human resources principles, theories and concepts.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data, and develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex problems using a high degree of independent judgment;
  • (2) excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences including executive and senior management, senior external parties and government agencies;
  • (3) excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees, including senior managers and senior external parties;
  • (4) the ability to effectively and efficiently initiate, plan, budget and manage projects; and
  • (5) good knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field.
• Must be able to provide leadership and direction to staff and colleagues while representing the organization internally and externally as a spokesperson on human resources matters.
• (3) excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees, including senior managers and senior external parties;
• (5) good knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field.
• Familiarity with the application of Cost Accounting Standards to benefits is a plus.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline and fifteen or more years of progressive human resources professional experience with at least nine of those years managing human resources processes and personnel.

Salary:$140,900 - $257,233Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? No Clearance Levelnull WorkstyleOnsite