Senior Benefits Manager, US Health & Wellness
GE Vernova
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $141,900 - $236,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- responsible for the comprehensive and strategic management of all US health and welfare benefits programs for our US employee and retiree populations
- helping to design and oversee medical, dental, vision, care management, support programs, tools and wellness resources
- research and analyze market trends, employee needs, and competitor offerings to develop and recommend innovative and competitive health care benefit and wellness programs
- collaborate with Total Rewards leadership and strategic partners and senior leaders across the company on program design/offerings
- work with senior leadership and finance to model and predict future costs and ensure benefit options align with the company's financial goals
- lead the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes, including managing communications and implementing program changes
- serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, including benefits vendors and benefits consultants
- interface with our sourcing partners to negotiate contracts, our administrative partners to monitor vendor performance, and conduct regular reviews to ensure high-quality service and cost efficiency
- ensure all health and welfare benefit plans and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and other relevant laws
- conduct periodic audits to ensure program compliance and accurate record-keeping
- develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to educate employees on their benefits, plan changes, and programs/tools/resources
- act as a trusted resource for employees, resolving complex benefits-related inquiries and escalated issues
- provide guidance and training to HR staff and managers on benefits administration and policy interpretation
- interface with matrixed business partners (e.g. HR, Finance, Legal, People Operations, Union Relations and others)
- utilize internal/external systems as necessary to collect, analyze program data to evaluate plan performance, track utilization, and measure the effectiveness of programs and scan for opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in benefits field, with a strong focus on large, self-funded health plans
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or other relevant professional certification (preferred)
- Experience with a global workforce and international benefits administration (preferred)
- Experience in a Fortune 500 company environment (preferred)
- Health & Welfare consulting or insurance carrier experience with a focus on medical, dental, pharmacy (preferred)
- Demonstrable experience designing and managing health and welfare benefits for a large, multi-state workforce, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred)
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing employee benefits, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and COBRA (preferred)
- Proven experience managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and conducting comprehensive benefits analysis (preferred)
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex benefit concepts clearly to all levels of employees (preferred)
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in using HRIS and benefits management software (preferred)
- Up to 20% travel required (adhoc) (preferred)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits administrationhealth and welfare benefitsvendor managementcontract negotiationcompliance auditingdata analysisprogram designcost modelingemployee communication strategiesbenefits analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsleadership skillscollaboration skillstraining skillstrustworthinesscustomer service
Certifications
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)