Job description
About Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. Since our founding, we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis, and the first and only approved drug in the United States and Canada for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and multiple other programs targeting neuro-psychiatric and neuro-rare diseases. For more information, visit Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Position Summary:
Collaborates on creation and implementation of competitive strategic and tactical plans and programs that address health & welfare, compliance and employee engagement and help to attract and retain highly-skilled talent for our organization.
(This will be a part-time, salaried position targeted to work around 32 hours a week)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manages and administers leaves of absences to comply with Company policy and Federal and State statutory regulations and requirements.
- Responsible for compiling pay data for employees on all types of leave of absence (e.g.: medical, family, ADA Accommodation, Parental Leave Pay Benefit, Workers’ Compensation) to ensure accurate and timely pay each pay period, when appropriate.
- Works with People & Performance leadership and/or Legal on leave of absence and related employee relations issues.
- Back-up point of contact to work with employees, managers, People & Performance leadership, and/or Legal as appropriate on ADA accommodation requests and issue resolution.
- Manages and administers the 401k plan, ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations and requirements.
- Provides employee and management support related to the 401k program, including assisting with inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborates with internal department team and external consultants, vendors and internal departments on benefits strategic planning and on the annual benefits open enrollment process.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of plan changes, as necessary, to ensure benefit plans are competitive, compliant and meet service level standards.
- Collaborates on the development of employee communication programs using various media to keep employees informed about company benefit plans and changes.
- Assists with ensuring all benefits documentation including plan documents, amendments and summary plan descriptions; assures plans are in compliance with legal and ERISA requirements
- Participates in the review of, and ensures the timely filing of Form 5500 and other related regulatory requirements.
- Assists with the tracking and analysis of benefits costs, pricing and projections
- Collaborates on the management of the Benefits Enrollment System; ensures data integrity and regularly reports associated metrics.
- Collaborates with department team to complete updates to benefits-related information for new hire orientation and during open enrollment periods.
- Back up point of contact for ensuring accurate and timely processing of monthly reconciliation of premium invoices.
- Works closely with payroll to ensure correct processing of benefit enrollment and deduction information.
- Provides on-going benefits administration and support to all employees.
- Works closely with internal department team and benefits consultants and third party administrators to research and resolve claim related issues.
- Works closely with HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits providers to ensure accuracy of enrollments, payroll deductions, billings, and file feed integrations.
- Assists with COBRA administration
- Assists with the maintenance of benefit information on the benefit website and/or Company communication platform
- Supports HIPAA and SOX compliance initiatives.
- Ensure integrity of all HRIS data and processes related to position; recommends and implements solutions to optimize their use in support of Benefits & People Operations.
- Provides project support for various health and welfare initiatives and ad hoc projects as needed (e.g. transitions to new carriers/vendors, implementation of new plans/programs, health and welfare surveys.
- Assists with development and implementation of Wellness initiatives and programs.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or related. Benefits certification preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered. Minimum 8 years’ of progressive responsibility in benefits and program management. Experience within a pharmaceutical/biotech/high tech environment strongly desired. International benefits experience a plus.
- Affordable Care Act requirements.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of all Federal and California State laws in relation to leaves of absence and ADA Accommodation regulations as well as insight into multi state issues.
- Managing on-line benefit enrollment systems.
- Creating employee value propositions and/or employer branding.
- Data compilation and submission of statutory federal and state health and welfare reporting.
- Managing outside benefit vendors.
- Building effective relationships with all levels of an organization.
- Handling sensitive/confidential information.
- Complying with related federal and state laws/regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.
It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at [email protected] or 858-261-2923.
Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodations given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.
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