At Bozzuto, it’s all about experience. Whether it’s the experience you bring, gain or give, we want your journey to be exceptional. Guided by our core values of creativity, concern, passion and the pursuit of perfection, we create inspiring, engaging and vibrant communities.

Why do we do it? Because home is where aspirations are pursued and memories unfold. We believe in the power to impact the lives of the people we touch through the delivery of extraordinary experiences.

Primary Responsibilities:

Bozzuto is seeking a Human Resources & Benefits manager to join the team. The incumbent will manage the day-to-day activities of the team as they relate to benefits management, leave administration, general HR and compliance.

As the Manager, your primary responsibilities include:

Human Resources:

• Provide guidance and oversight for the day-to-day activities of the HR Generalists.
• Assist with the semi-annual merit increase process – manage changes and perform audit to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Oversee unemployment claims processing.
• Facilitate and support HR projects and conduct HR-related training.
• Collaborate with the Payroll team, HRIS Manager on year end requirements.
• Perform periodic audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with Federal and State laws.
• Proactively minimizes legal risk; ensures compliance with HR policies and governmental regulations.
• Assist with benchmarking compensation and participating in industry surveys.
• Oversee and support HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes.
• Oversee the HR Communications strategy and make recommendations for effective communication to site teams.
• Fulfill reporting needs including monthly BLS reporting, reporting for employment contracts, EEO-1.

Benefits:

• Assist in administering the 401(k) and non-qualified deferred compensation programs including overseeing the day-to-day program requirements.
• Oversee and provide input for the Wellness program.
• Oversee all aspects of the Workers Compensation program to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal/State/Local laws and company policy. Work closely with leadership to approve requests for reserves increases, wage documentation, resolution of claims in litigation.
• Work closely with T.Rowe Price to run the mid-year and year-end nondiscrimination testing including determining eligibility for testing and resolving eligibility questions.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for Federal and State leave programs under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership. Have a thorough understanding of state paid family leave laws and their interplay with company benefits. Advise the Benefits team on complex leaves.
• Responsible for annual 401(k) audit, working closely with auditors on PBC list requests, manage the internal audit process.
• Manage the open enrollment process including participating in renewal discussions, conducting employee meetings, providing guidance during open enrollments and audit enrollments with payroll.
• Have a thorough understanding of the Affordable Care Act, oversee monthly hours tracking, offers of benefits, and year end compliance and reporting.
• Have a thorough understanding of the 401(k) loan delinquency process and determine action needed to resolve the delinquent loans.
• Assist with the creation of OSHA logs.
• Assist with other audits including Workers Compensation, auto and liability, property annual audits.
• Oversee and work closely with the Benefits specialists on the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leaves.
• Help to promote the different benefits offered with the company to increase enrollment levels, awareness and participation.
• Administer other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.
• Responsible for filing Forms 5500 for the 401(k) and benefits programs.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and advise benefits team on short and long-term disability insurance programs.
• Reconcile and approve biweekly 401(k) funding in the carrier website. Work closely with Benefits Specialist to resolve discrepancies.
• Develop, recommend, and implement new or modified benefit procedures and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

What You Bring to Us:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field -OR- equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience with multi-state benefits, specifically states with paid family leave laws.
• Proven success in managing multiple projects on schedule and within budget
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop concise and on-brand messaging.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with customers and team members
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Previous Experience with UltiPro HRIS desirable.
• A general understanding of payroll and accounting functions, specifically related to their interaction with Benefits.

• Tuition Reimbursement. Plus many other programs to support career development and growth.
• Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer coverage for medical, dental, and vision, including access to the best doctors at an affordable price.
• Competitive Compensation. Salary range: $ 125,000 - 135,000
• Paid Leave. We provide 20 days of paid time off plus holidays.
• Retirement Planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.