Flexible and agile to navigate ecosystem with speed and diplomacy
High learning agility and consistent self-education to drive change and innovation
Doer who enjoys rolling up sleeves
Ability to provide technical expertise and guidance on compliance
Knowledge of marketplace trends, relevant local laws, and factors impacting plan performance
Expertise in designing and pricing benefit plans for positive outcomes, wellness, and cost-effectiveness
Familiarity with compliance laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, DOL, Internal Revenue Code)
Experience working with internal legal counsel on plan documents and compliance
Responsibilities
Recommend healthcare plan design, governance, and communication of US benefits, including ongoing comprehensive review of US healthcare plans (including retiree benefits), assessment of retirement plan market competitiveness, and consideration of union sensitivities
Establish annual priorities and short/long-term strategy for benefit programs, including a holistic benefits and wellness approach and philosophy
Manage annual renewals and enrollment across internal and external resources
Manage external vendors: day-to-day relationships, strategy discussions on new solutions/enhancements, utilization reviews, operations optimization, bi-weekly meetings on employee issues, ad hoc communications/updates, escalated member issues, reporting, and unforeseen deliverables
Provide technical expertise and guidance on compliance; develop recommendations for governance framework and policy
Advise on marketplace trends, local laws, and factors impacting plan performance and competitiveness
Design and price benefit plans to maximize employee benefits/wellness outcomes while managing costs; develop solutions for plan design, population health management, cost savings, and improvements aligned with company objectives
Track benefits utilization and spend data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide budget oversight
Ensure compliance with applicable laws/regulations, perform plan filings and audits, maintain plan qualification, and work with legal counsel on notices, amendments, documents, eligibility appeals, FAS 106 retiree info, SARs, claims procedures, and appeals processes
Lead the design (inferred from context of benefits strategy and projects)