Benefits and Wellbeing Manager

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. At Woodard & Curran (W&C), there’s nothing we love more than a tough engineering challenge. We handle a wide range of water and environmental issues; solving complex problems with creativity and tenacity. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept: provide a safe and enjoyable place to work with opportunity, integrity, and commitment, and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm, solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients. As members of the Human Resources team, we are stewards of W&C’s greatest strategic asset: Our People. Our mission is to make sure we have the talent we need to accelerate our growth and achieve our goals, as well as serve our communities and clients, all while providing the employee experience that makes W&C an employer of choice. Come join W&C as part of our Human Resources team as the Benefits & Wellness Manager. Whether it is providing thought leadership around strategic direction, competitive position, and new trends, developing and designing programs, or driving changes necessary to move towards best practices, improve processes, and effectively engage stakeholders, you will have a major impact on all employees here at Woodard & Curran. In this rewarding and fulfilling role, you will work directly with an outstanding HR team reporting to our Chief People Officer, and partnering with Talent Management, Compensation & Compliance, Recruiting, Payroll, and the HR Technology Team.  You will also oversee the Benefits & Wellbeing Specialist. In addition to having a strong understanding of the benefits program, we are looking for someone to join us that is passionate about Wellness and excited to inspire a healthy culture and environment across the company that is inclusive to all. Your Role at Woodard & Curran: Overall management of all benefit programs and plans, including Health & Wellbeing Plans, Integrated Disability, Leave, and Absence Management programs, Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits Program, Member of the 401K Committee, and address and resolve employee Benefits & Wellbeing questions. Overall Management of Well-Being Program Manage Benefits & Wellbeing Team and Partner with Larger HR Team Open Enrollment, ongoing HRIS Configurations and Acquisition Analysis and Onboarding Vendor Management & Compliance Strategy & Project Management What You Will Need To Succeed: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 8 – 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Benefits, or a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience. CEBS or other equivalent certification preferred. Self-insured benefit plan experience preferred. Working knowledge of HRIS systems. A can-do approach to handling shifting priorities in a constantly changing organization. Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style to effectively build relationships with HR business partners, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and any other key stakeholders. Strong operational execution and vendor management skills. Strong knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations regarding employment and employee benefits. Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills and demonstrated familiarity and understanding of Outlook or other email. Strong analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently. What this means: MDR applies to both you and the Company Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration , rather than court proceedings Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet. 🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement Employee Support & Benefits Retirement Savings: 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed Time away from work: Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury. Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding Coverage and support for your needs and well-being: Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability Health : Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans. Life : Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life. Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. Workplace Information E-Verify Participation Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. 🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here. Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer . 🔗 View our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 🔗 View the "Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster Inclusion & Belonging We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact. Recruitment Agency Policy We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees. 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