4527 - Sr. Benefits Manager - San Jose, CA

As the Sr. Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of our domestic and international employees and delivering top-notch benefits programs to meet those needs. You will work with a team of specialists to ensure SunPower’s benefits programs remain competitive, innovative, compliant, and cost-effective.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Work closely with global executive team to ensure that SunPower’s benefits provide a competitive advantage.
• Evaluate and compare existing employee benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Create comprehensive benefits communications, including open enrollment, candidate and new hire communications, and programs to increase utilization and appreciation.
• Ensure company compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, including ERISA.
• Manage a variety of outsourced vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts, establishing SLAs, and optimizing their services to our employees; investigate benefit issues and provide information in non-routine situations.
• Manage the daily administration of various employee benefit plans including health, life and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; vacation, sick leave, leave of absence; FSA's; supplemental benefits; and other ancillary benefits.
• Review and audit billings and benefit reports.
• Prepare, forecast, and manage Benefits budget.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of GL entries, vendor invoices and banking statements are accurate and timely.

Qualifications
• Qualified candidates must have a solid understanding of benefit plan principles, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA and other federal/state regulations related to benefits.
• Prior experience working with international benefits strongly desired.
• Prior knowledge of and experience with human resources principles, practices and legal requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written; strong influence skills.
• Excellent time/project management and organizational skills; ability to effectively and successfully complete multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate company and employee needs in differing time zones.
Education and Experience
• BS/BA degree preferred with a strong academic record. Masters degree a plus.
• At least 7 years benefits experience; additional HR experience helpful.
• People management experience required with strong analytical and influential skills.
• Proven background as an effective strategist and practitioner with a solid track record of successfully implementing benefits programs and initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate the needs of the core business function into people solutions. Experience in consulting a plus.
In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, SunPower is a company committed to offering a benefits package that provides security and well-being to its employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners.

Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.