SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Sr Director, Benefits is responsible for overseeing the performance and operation of Amtrak’s benefit programs which are vital components of Amtrak’s Total Rewards strategy. Amtrak’s benefit programs include eligibility & enrollment, executive rewards, health & welfare, retirement and financial, leave and paid time off policies, reimbursement policies (education, adoption, surrogacy, pass rider…), accounts (commuter, dependent care, healthcare), and voluntary benefits and discount programs. This position is a senior advisor to the benefits staff and leads major benefits projects. Partners with leaders of Finance, Legal, EAP/PIER/Wellbeing, Compensation, and Labor Relations, and Union Representatives (JMAC).. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates current plan designs and recommends strategies and/or alternatives that will effectively manage costs while attracting and retaining talent. • Manages benefits team. Utilizes team expertise and develops team members. • Provides expert consultation on program design and cost containment strategies; proposes new benefit plan options and/or new program designs. • Oversee benefit administration processes and determine ways for improvement • Partners with Finance to analyze employee benefits cost trends and drivers; prepares management reports and recommends solutions. • Works with external benefits consultants, trade groups, and union representatives (JMAC) to evaluate and cost potential changes to Amtrak’s benefits plans. • Stays abreast of changes to new benefits legislation; assesses impact on benefit plans and advises management accordingly. • Manages benefits vendors to ensure all services described in the contracts are provided in full, service delivery levels are exceeded, and vendor expertise is leveraged. • Works closely with Procurement Department in benefit solicitation process which includes developing RFPs, evaluating proposals from vendors, and implementing new vendors when necessary. • Manages all benefit communication material including open enrollment and new hire guides, and Summary Plan Descriptions • Works closely with Labor Relations to ensure benefit provisions in labor contracts are administered correctly. • Handles day to day escalated complex employee benefit issues. • Benchmark benefit programs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree and/or combination of relevant benefits experience in health and welfare, retirement plans, and physical & financial wellbeing

Experienced at employing health care cost containment strategies; understands utilization and plan analysis methodologies

Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills.

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Able to work effectively in a changing environment

Able to create partnerships with key stakeholders PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 11 years benefits experience in health and welfare, retirement plans, and physical & financial wellbeing

CEBS, SHRM, MBA, Masters in HR, and/or Actuarial Certifications

Related Experience with SAP (or other HRIS systems) and Benefits Data Warehouses WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands: • Constantly or frequently uses a computer keyboard and monitor to perform a variety of tasks,e.g., create and review documents, analyze information, e-mail, etc. • Frequently performs tasks that require sitting for extended periods of time. • Occasionally performs tasks that require standing and/or walking for extended periods of time. Mental Demands: • Constantly communicates, comprehends and responds to verbal statements and instructions, both orally and in writing. • Frequently learns new knowledge, skills, and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position. • Frequently resolves problems, with conflicting priorities, in cognitively demanding situations. Working Conditions: • Constantly works long hours as required; works extended hours and is required to be on call and available on an emergency basis. • Constantly works in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $187,500-$242,892, Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings