Benefits and Wellbeing Manager

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting 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. 

• 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 

• 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.