Pay Grade:

$78,841.00 - $130,087.00Supervisory Organization:AVP Human Resources

Country:

United States of America

Address:

1401 PACIFIC AVE

City:

DALLAS, TX 75202

FLSA:

Exempt

Professionals:

01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1B - Managers and Directors (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Manages the activities for administrating the agency's employee benefits programs for active and retired employees, including health and welfare options. Provides guidance and management of the employee information line to provide general guidance to employees on all employee benefits and other Human Resources functions. Resolves complex issues; serves as liaison to internal/external contacts; prepares reports and monitors data and issues. Develops, coordinates, implements, and communicates benefits solutions to meet agency objectives and diverse employee needs. Ensures processes and programs incorporate best practices regarding cost-effectiveness, legal compliance, and support of agency goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures benefits processes and programs comply with established DART policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal regulations.Manages and oversees the daily operations of the Benefits team.Ensures employees’ benefits elections are applied and reflected accurately across all agency platforms.Provides expert advice and presents recommendations to organizational leaders and Benefits staff on complex benefits matters. Develops and administers benefits policies and procedures. Prepares analyses and makes recommendations to executive management regarding benefits costs models, benefits budget proposals, and governmental legislative compliance.Maintains current knowledge of benefits, related regulations, and best practices; benchmarks best practices and uses data to make recommendations. Serves as contracting officer and/or liaison between agency and benefits consultants in strategic, tactical, and transactional projects.Develops, implements, and monitors complex benefits projects/programs. Manages changes or modifications of project timelines/scope to ensure compliance with established project or departmental objectives.Consults with other sections within Human Resources, as well as leaders of other departments, to design, implement, and monitor the progress of major projects affecting the mission of the department and the agency.Designs, analyzes, and prepares published reports of benefits-related metric data; identifies trends and recommends approaches to issues; compiles and analyzes external benefits survey information; responds to external benefits survey requests. Designs and facilitates process teams, focus groups, and other interactive forums for data gathering, problem-solving, and training.Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.Four (4) years of experience in Human Resource Benefits, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles. Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to section, department, and DART in handling materials and information of a confidential and sensitive nature.Proficiency with personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Ability to write clearly and succinctly in various communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.Ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent his/her interests and be fair to other groups. Can collaboratively solve problems. Is seen as a team player.Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Probes all fruitful sources for answers. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.Ability to make good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.Ability to blend people into teams successfully. Creates an environment fostering open dialogue, challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Defines success in terms of the whole team. Is aware of each direct report's career goals. Holds frequent development discussions. Promotes and facilitates compelling development plans.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform

other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

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