Director, Benefits

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Role Summary:

Cinemark is seeking top talent to join our Human Resources department as a Director of Benefits. The position will provide strategic oversight and administration of Cinemark's employee benefits programs, including health and wellness plans, retirement packages, and other employee perks. This role ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, while aligning benefits programs with the company's goals and enhancing employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the VP of Total Rewards, participate in the design, development, and implementation of all US and Canada health and welfare benefits, leave of absence, retirement program, reward and recognition program and absence management programs for both corporate and field employees.
• Evaluate and enhance existing benefits programs to ensure they are competitive, compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, and aligned with the company's values and culture.
• Oversee and participate in the completion of all compliance reporting, filings, and notices.
• Oversee all components of leave of absence programs to ensure a smooth partnership with our leave management partner.
• Develop and implement an employee communication strategy.
• Manage relationships with external benefits vendors and brokers.
• Manage annual 401(k) audit.
• Act as subject matter expert in benefits and collaborate closely with legal, finance, HR, and external vendors.
• Stay well informed of evolving legislation (i.e., changes to paid family leave & sick leave laws) to recommend adjustments as needed.
• Regularly monitor and update benefits documents, summary plan descriptions, open enrollment materials, benefits orientation deck, and employee handbook.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure benefit processing through payroll runs smoothly, according to benefit program rules, and applicable regulations.
• Lead open enrollment, annual benefits fair, and other wellness initiatives.
• Partner with HRIS team to set up the annual open enrollment and support benefits administration.
• Manage monthly self-insured health plan reporting to the Finance team.
• Responsible for leading and managing a team of two (2) benefits professionals to execute team strategy.
• Lead and/or assist with ad hoc projects and research as needed.
• Oversee the response to employee inquiries and issues related to benefits plans.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in benefits management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in both industry and as a broker/consultant is preferred but not required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited and recognized institution of higher learning is required. Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
• In-depth expertise of benefit regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, and COBRA.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with retirement plan administration and preferably, self-insured health plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with a high degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Experience with Human Resources management systems, preferably Workday.
• Experience in the entertainment or multi-outlet retail industry is a plus.

Benefits Available:

At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Matching*
• Growth Opportunities
• Education Assistance*
• Health Benefits*
• Parental Leave*
• Paid Time Off*

*Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer