Sr. Payroll & Billing Specialist

Benefits Specialist / Senior Benefits Specialist  Human Resources | WoodmenLife  Location: Omaha, NE (Tower Office)  Reports To: Benefits Manager  Why You'll Love This Role  WoodmenLife is seeking a Benefits Specialist or Senior Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role is ideal for a benefits professional who enjoys helping people, solving complex benefit questions, and serving as a trusted resource for associates throughout their employment and retirement journey.  Whether you bring foundational benefits experience or advanced expertise in benefits administration, retirement plans, and compliance, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting associates across the organization.  As part of a highly collaborative Benefits team, you'll have broad exposure to all aspects of benefits administration, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, disability benefits, billing, compliance, associate education, and vendor management.  This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a combination of customer service, operational administration, problem-solving, retirement planning support, and associate education.  About the Team  The Benefits Team resides within Human Resources and is responsible for administering and supporting all associate benefit programs across WoodmenLife.  As part of a two-person team, you will play an important role in managing the day-to-day benefits needs of WoodmenLife associates and retirees. The team works closely with Payroll, Human Resources, Sales, Member Customer Service, external vendors, and benefit carriers to deliver an exceptional benefits experience.  Current team initiatives include:  * Benefits education and communication  * Annual Enrollment  * Pension administration  * 401(k) administration  * Benefits process improvements  * Compliance and audit support  Role Summary  The Benefits Specialist / Senior Benefits Specialist serves as a key resource for associate benefits administration and retirement support.  This role administers associate benefit programs, manages benefit enrollments and changes, supports retirement processes, oversees billing activities, responds to associate and retiree inquiries, coordinates with vendors, and supports compliance initiatives. Depending on experience and level, the individual may also mentor others, lead projects, support audits, and serve as a subject matter expert on complex benefits issues.  What You'll Do  Benefits Administration & Customer Support  * Serve as a primary point of contact for associates, retirees, and sales representatives regarding benefit programs.  * Respond to benefit-related phone calls, emails, and inquiries.  * Research and resolve routine complex benefit issues and discrepancies.  * Educate associates on available health, welfare, disability, life insurance, wellness, pension, and 401(k) benefits.  * Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and coverage changes.  * Administer COBRA benefits for terminated associates and sales representatives.  * Coordinate disability benefit administration and return-to-work activities.  * Process wellness reimbursements and incentive programs.  * Coordinate collection of missed premium payments when necessary.  Retirement Administration  * Support administration of pension and 401(k) plans.  * Ensure retirement processes are completed accurately and timely.  * Prepare pension estimates, valuations, and calculations using vendor tools.  * Coordinate retirement distributions and participant communications.  * Support retirement-related audits and reporting activities.  Billing, Auditing & Vendor Management  * Manage monthly benefits billing activities.  * Audit enrollment, payroll, vendor, and billing data to ensure accuracy.  * Research and resolve enrollment discrepancies and vendor issues.  * Process vendor payments accurately and on schedule.  * Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, benefit vendors, brokers, and consultants.  * Compile and analyze benefit data to support reporting and decision-making.  Life Insurance & Survivor Benefits  * Administer Group Term Life benefits.  * Process beneficiary claims and payments.  * Monitor associate and retiree death notifications.  * Coordinate survivor and beneficiary benefit administration.  Communication & Employee Education  * Assist with and/or lead new associate benefits orientation.  * Support Annual Enrollment activities and communications.  * Develop benefits communications, presentations, employee guides, SharePoint content, and educational materials.  * Help associates understand benefit offerings and retirement options.  Compliance & Process Improvement  * Stay current on benefit compliance regulations and industry trends.  * Support compliance initiatives related to:   * ERISA  * COBRA  * FMLA  * ADA  * Medicare  * Section 125  * PPACA  * Secure Act 2.0  * Social Security  * Department of Labor requirements  * Maintain accurate records within Dayforce and other systems.  * Ensure confidential information is handled appropriately.  * Identify opportunities to improve benefit administration processes and participant experiences.  Leadership & Team Support (Senior-Level Expectations)  * Serve as a subject matter expert for benefits administration.  * Train and mentor team members on benefit processes and procedures.  * Support escalated and complex benefit matters.  * Assist with compliance audits and strategic HR initiatives.  * Recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies.  Tools & Technology  You'll regularly utilize:  * Microsoft Outlook  * Microsoft Excel  * Microsoft 365  * Microsoft Teams  * Dayforce HRIS  * SharePoint  * PowerPoint  What You Bring  Benefits Specialist Qualifications  * High school diploma or equivalent experience.  * 1-3 years of customer service, benefits, HR, or related experience.  * Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.  * Strong organizational and communication skills.  * Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.  * Strong attention to detail and accuracy.  Senior Benefits Specialist Qualifications  * High school diploma plus significant related experience and/or PHR/SHRM certification.  * 5+ years of benefits administration experience.  * 5+ years of customer service or related professional experience.  * Experience supporting retirement plans, benefits administration, and vendor management.  * Ability to lead projects and provide guidance to others.  Technical Skills  * Microsoft Excel proficiency including:   * Formulas  * PivotTables  * VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP  * Data analysis and reporting  * Microsoft Word and PowerPoint proficiency  * HRIS experience  * Dayforce experience preferred  Preferred Qualifications  * Experience administering:   * Medical  * Dental  * Vision  * Disability  * Life Insurance  * Pension Plans  * 401(k) Plans  * Annual Enrollment administration experience  * Experience working with insurance carriers and benefits vendors  * Dayforce HRIS experience  * PHR or SHRM certification  Top Reasons to Join WoodmenLife  Meaningful Impact on Associates  Help employees and retirees navigate important healthcare, retirement, and financial decisions.  Great Exposure and Variety  Gain broad experience across benefits administration, retirement plans, compliance, associate education, and vendor management.  Mission-Driven Culture  Join an organization focused on serving others while supporting associates and communities.  Leadership Insight  "I would describe my leadership style as supportive, collaborative, and accountable. I believe in empowering my team, providing clear direction, maintaining open communication, and creating an environment where people can grow professionally while delivering strong results."  WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package. Learn more at:  https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/ [https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/]  As part of WoodmenLife's employment process, candidates will be required to complete applicable background screening, credit checks (where required), drug screening, and reference checks.  Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GAQ327R163 OVERVIEW: Databricks is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Commercialization, PMO, and Operations. You will be responsible for driving organization, transformation, innovation and operational efficiency at scale, as well as managing key programs across global Finance teams within the Controllership organization and with our cross-functional stakeholders. You will interface with leadership to ensure transparency and visibility into our programs and projects. You will partner with teams across the Controllership, including Order to Revenue (Revenue Operations, Billing, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Assurance), Accounting, Payroll, Tax, Treasury, and Commissions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as IT, Engineering, Go-to-Market, FP&A, Pricing, Sales Operations, and our Internal Audit team. You will own planning processes, project intake and prioritization and drive key trade-off decisions on behalf of the Controllership.  Your passion should be planning, leading, and executing global, cross-functional, enterprise-wide projects that impact the Finance organization. The ability to plan and execute effectively while collaborating across teams and locations will be key to success in this role. In this role, you will remove friction for the Finance team by developing organization-wide standards, leading programs, including communications, reporting, and metrics, optimizing processes, and driving technology improvements. THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE: * Project and Program Management: * Streamline and own planning, intake, and prioritization processes across the Controllership, ensuring alignment with the Company and Finance team’s goals and strategy * Lead and manage multiple complex, cross-functional programs, including working with stakeholders from IT, Engineering, Sales, and other Finance teams * Provide leadership and expertise in planning, organizing, and executing high-impact projects that drive operational excellence and process standardization across the Finance team * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive cross-functional collaboration across teams and locations to ensure the seamless execution of global initiatives * Work with our Engineering and IT teams to ensure timelines are met and risks are addressed * Accounting Process Optimization & Improvement: * Ensure efficiency in our Accounting processes and close procedures * Identify and implement automation opportunities across the Controllership to reduce manual work and streamline processes * Develop a Global Business Services strategy for global coverage and efficient growth * Communication, Reporting & Metrics: * Lead executive communications and reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment on project progress, risks, and outcomes * Run QBRs with leadership to ensure OKRs and metrics are on track to meet goals and established timelines WHAT WE LOOK FOR: * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field * 8+ years of experience working in Accounting groups * 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects and programs with demonstrated success in process optimization and automation * Expertise in program management, executive communications, reporting, and metrics * Expertise in planning, OKRs, and QBRs * Experience in implementing and managing SOX controls on both the business process and IT sides * Experience in process improvement and optimization * Proficiency with JIRA, project management tools, and reporting systems * SaaS industry experience is a plus * CPA certification is a plus * SQL or Python experience is a plus * Expert-level presentation skills, including the ability to develop impactful presentations using Google Slides   Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.   Zone 1 Pay Range $178,900—$245,950 USD Zone 2 Pay Range $161,000—$221,300 USD Zone 3 Pay Range $152,100—$209,100 USD About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.