Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to attracting top talent, fostering a high-performance culture, and creating an inclusive, innovative workplace. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Benefits Leader to provide leadership to the team members within the benefits area.  In this role, you would execute benefit operations, manage and develop staff, and have accountability for the performance and results of the team.  In addition, you would plan, develop, and implement strategic and tactical benefit plans for the firm.

Responsibilities include:

Guiding day to day activities of the team while developing and mentoring staff in strategy and creativity in delivering a great experience for employees.Developing and implementing comprehensive benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness, and recognition programs.Ensuring all benefit plans comply with federal, state, and local regulations.Selecting and managing relationships with benefit plan providers and vendors.Analyzing the financial impact of benefit programs and make recommendations for cost savings and improvements.Overseeing the resolution of escalated employee benefit claims and issues.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Omaha or Lincoln, NE office locations or working in a hybrid environment aligned with one of these two locations.

Qualifications

You bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related area preferred. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.Minimum eight years’ experience in a related position.Minimum four years’ experience in management, supervisory, or leadership role.Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills.Ability to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Engage in work that has a positive impact in communitiesReceive an excellent 401(k) matchParticipate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestylesBenefit from a bonus system that rewards performanceHave the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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