At-a-Glance:Join an international energy and utilities organization to manage and deliver comprehensive health benefits programs.
Position Type:
- Contract
- Hybrid – 3 days in office
Required:- Experience in financial services.
- BA/BS in a related area or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred.
- 8 years in design, development, and delivery of health & welfare benefit programs for large companies (10,000 employees).
- Experience in M&A activities and managing complex medical, pharmacy, leave of absence, and wellbeing programs for acquired companies.
- Experience with multiple unions/plan designs and self-funded healthcare plan management.
- Proficient in HRIS & Workday software.
- Experience with HR Shared Services or outsourced HR Operations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health & welfare benefit plan principles, state and federal regulations, compliance, and operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proficient in Google Suite products and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred:- Knowledge of Canadian benefit plans is an asset.
- Specialty health & welfare and/or benefits certification preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver employee health & welfare programs including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, leave of absence, wellness, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.
- Lead project management of acquired companies and oversee competitive harmonized benefits implementation.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA counsel and vendors for all retirement plans and regulatory requirements.
- Lead communication and marketing of benefits programs to optimize financial investment through employee understanding, attraction, and retention.
- Serve as liaison with third-party benefits administrations, ensuring performance, continuous quality improvement, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate compliance matters related to health & welfare benefit plans.
- Drive complex, high-risk projects and consult as a subject matter expert on technical issues.
- Partner with HR, Benefits Administration, HR Operations, and HRIS for guidance and support on day-to-day matters.
- Provide leadership for cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate with HR partners to ensure program understanding and coordination across groups.
- Ensure programs and processes are documented and administered to meet the highest standards of service and compliance.
If your background aligns with what we’re looking for, you may receive a call from Ava, our virtual recruiter, for a brief screening conversation. Ava will ask a few questions about your experience and interest in the opportunity.
