Company Name: ILWU – PMA Benefits Plans
Location: San Francisco, California
Job Title: Executive Director
Date Posted: 09/20/2024

Description:

The Company
About ILWU-PMA Benefits Plans
The ILWU-PMA Benefits Plans office administers healthcare and pension benefits for approximately 16,000 active and 9,500 retired longshore workers on the West coast, as well as their dependents and survivors. The benefit plans are governed by joint Board of Trustees representing the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association.

After over eleven years in the role of Executive Director, John Barton has announced his retirement. The Trustees have commenced a national search for his replacement with a desired 2025 start date.

About The International Longshore and Warehouse Union
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) represents approximately 40,000 members in over 50 local unions in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii. An additional 6,000 members belong to the autonomous ILWU Canada. The ILWU was formed as an independent union in the summer of 1937.

About Pacific Maritime Association
Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) provides industry leadership to member companies through labor relations, human resources, and administrative services. Its members are 68 ocean carriers and terminal operators who operate at the 29 West Coast Ports in California, Oregon, and Washington.

For more information about ILWU-PMA, its work, and its history, please visit: www.benefitplans.org.

The Opportunity
Position:  Executive Director
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Reporting Relationship:  Board of Trustees
Website:  https://www.benefitplans.org/

Purpose of the Position
The ILWU-PMA Benefits Plans Office seeks a dynamic executive with a track record of leadership in complex organizations. The position requires a thoughtful individual able to manage operations for an organization assisting a workforce of more than 25,000 active and retired workers. The individual should be able to create and execute organizational strategies while remaining bipartisan between the ILWU and PMA.

The Executive Director must have significant experience in employee benefit management and administration and with labor relations in general. The ideal candidate will is a superior communicator – both orally and in writing – and is experienced working with diverse stakeholders. This individual will serve as the primary spokesperson for ILWU-PMA Benefits Plans.

Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership

• Serve as the senior member of ILWU-PMA’s senior leadership team, empowering and developing staff for continued professional growth.
• Develop and recommend plans to achieve the mission of the Benefits Plans Office.
• Evaluate existing and prospective staff to meet the needs of the Benefits Plans Office and its stakeholders.
• Maintain organizational alignment with Board-adopted policies and procedures and develop and recommend new policies as needed.
• Ensure effective systems to track progress, regularly evaluate program components, and measure successes that can be effectively communicated to all constituents.
• Delegate specialist responsibility for benefit administrators, information technology managers, accountants, and other responsible professionals.
• Sustain a culture based on inclusivity, diversity, and professional development.

External Engagement

• Work with Trustees, their representatives, and staff to represent the ILWU-PMA Benefits Plans Office as its primary ambassador.
• Manage a wide range of vendor relationships.
• Serve as the intermediary between Trustee representatives and other key stakeholders.

Staff and Operational Management

• Manage a team of more than 60 staff members, over half of which are themselves union members.
• Further existing, and install as needed, processes enabling the best operational practices and determine their potential applications for the Benefit Plans Office.
• Serve as the key ambassador across all organizational initiatives.
• Review existing staff knowledge and resources, play a key role in developing more efficient structures, processes, and staff to improve deliverables as needed.
• Manage the organizational budget and ensure it is financially viable, sustainable, and on target.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current issues as they relate to ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans internal operations.
• Stay up-to-date on regulatory requirements for employee benefits plans in the multiemployer sector.
• Remain current on developments in health care delivery and be prepared to implement innovations

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership

• Serve as the senior member of ILWU-PMA’s senior leadership team, empowering and developing staff for continued professional growth.
• Develop and recommend plans to achieve the mission of the Benefits Plans Office.
• Evaluate existing and prospective staff to meet the needs of the Benefits Plans Office and its stakeholders.
• Maintain organizational alignment with Board-adopted policies and procedures and develop and recommend new policies as needed.
• Ensure effective systems to track progress, regularly evaluate program components, and measure successes that can be effectively communicated to all constituents.
• Delegate specialist responsibility for benefit administrators, information technology managers, accountants, and other responsible professionals.
• Sustain a culture based on inclusivity, diversity, and professional development.

External Engagement

• Work with Trustees, their representatives, and staff to represent the ILWU-PMA Benefits Plans Office as its primary ambassador.
• Manage a wide range of vendor relationships.
• Serve as the intermediary between Trustee representatives and other key stakeholders.

Staff and Operational Management

• Manage a team of more than 60 staff members, over half of which are themselves union members.
• Further existing, and install as needed, processes enabling the best operational practices and determine their potential applications for the Benefit Plans Office.
• Serve as the key ambassador across all organizational initiatives.
• Review existing staff knowledge and resources, play a key role in developing more efficient structures, processes, and staff to improve deliverables as needed.
• Manage the organizational budget and ensure it is financially viable, sustainable, and on target.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current issues as they relate to ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans internal operations.
• Stay up-to-date on regulatory requirements for employee benefits plans in the multiemployer sector.
• Remain current on developments in health care delivery and be prepared to implement innovations

The Candidate
Experience and Professional Qualifications
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful administration of benefit plans covering more than 65,000 plan participants (working and retired ILWU members and their eligible dependents and survivors). The ideal candidate will have the requisite interpersonal skills necessary to develop meaningful relationships with a variety of stakeholders and the ability to execute business plans in a dynamic environment. The Benefit Plans Office seeks a thoughtful leader with a record of administering benefits in the ERISA regulator environment.

• Fifteen years of leadership experience with at least five years of demonstrated success in leading a team.
• Ten years of experience in a labor relations field, ideally inclusive of experience with Boards of Trustees and a variety of stakeholders.
• A detail-focused mindset with a desire to implement process improvements.
• Technological savvy and experience utilizing technology to combat cyber security threats.
• A record of interfacing with participants and developing communications strategies to help them navigate benefit decisions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a diplomatic style of operation.

Personal Attributes
The Executive Director demonstrates:

• A strong set of positive and guiding core values and principles.
• A commitment to the mission of ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans Office.
• A collaborative operating style.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational management skills with ability to coach staff and develop and develop teams, including with remote workers.
• Credible experience achieving strategic objectives.
• Fiscal acumen with experience managing a multi-million dollar budget.

Key Relationships
Staff Direct Reports

• Director of Information Technology
• Director of Plans Administration
• Director of Operations
• Accounting Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Associate Executive Director
• Executive Assistant

Education
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or significant translatable experience.

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package will be provided to the successful candidate, including excellent benefits and a salary of approximately $275,000 – $300,000.

Contact Information:
Note:

To apply
Applications, inquiries, and nominations should be submitted electronically to: Lance.Friedensohn@KornFerry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans (BPO) is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. BPO policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance, or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, age, national origin (includes language use and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to provide their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer, a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sec (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practice or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. All such discrimination is unlawful.

The BPO is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in BPO operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the BPO, including supervisors and coworkers.

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Company Name: Elanco
Location: Hybrid: Position is in our corporate headquarters, which is currently in Greenfield, IN. Elanco Animal Health will be moving to a new headquarters in downtown Indianapolis in Q1 2025., Indiana
Job Title: US Benefits Manager
Date Posted: 02/07/2024

Description:

Your Role: US Benefits Manager

As US Benefits Manager, you will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of Elanco’s US health and welfare benefit programs, retirement plans, and leave programs. You will ensure these offerings align with employee needs, remain competitive in the market, and comply with regulatory requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Finance (35): Provide subject matter expertise on benefits design and practices, supporting HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders. Lead benefits budgeting process and ensure all costs are accounted and reconciled to include invoice processing and tracking of expenses for all programs.
• Vendor Management/Procurement (10): Coordinate all aspects of vendor contract and amendments as needed with procurement, and sets/measures performance metrics for the vendor.
• Compliance (10): Remain informed about relevant laws and regulations related to employee benefits (ERISA), ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and requirements, to include required government filing such as Form 5500 reporting for both H&W and retirement, ACA, SAR, PCORI, etc.
• Benefits Administration (15) Manage open enrollment process by creating and implementing a project plan and working with internal partners for the delivery and execution to include, working with third party vendor in managing FMLA leave and disability administration process, and serve as a resource for HR, payroll and other internal partners regarding leave policies and practices.
• Communications (15): Oversee all marketing/communications of programs, partnering with internal communications and vendor teams to promote Elanco’s programs and partnerships, to include implementing a communications strategy to ensure programs are understood and effectively utilized.

Requirements:

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in HR or related discipline
• Required Experience: 5-7+ years of progressive experience in Benefits, ideally in a large organization
• Top 2 skills: Strong project management experience in managing a benefit program, and financial acumen

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Master’s degree and/or benefits certification
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of HRIS databases, preferably with Workday HRIS experience
• Knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, and other laws impacting health and welfare benefit administration.
• Experience with US leave administration to include strong knowledge of U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and COBRA compliance.
• Proven experience in vendor management, contract negotiations, and cost management

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal, as required
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Compensation:

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Contact Information:
Note:

At Elanco (NYCE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

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Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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